2 days ago in National

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

2 days ago in Entertainment

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’

In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.

2 days ago in Sports

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

Coaches, players, administrators and maybe even security will be on high alert in hopes of dissuading or even preventing flag plantings that wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

2 days ago in Food Scene, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

What happens when pumpkin pie meets deep-dish pizza?

For pumpkin pie, one state stood out: Illinois.

2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Toy inventor Burt Meyer, who dreamed up Lite-Brite and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, dies age 99

Meyer died on Oct. 30, said Rebecca Mathis, executive director at King-Bruwaert House, a retirement community in Burr Ridge, Illinois, where he lived.

2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson leaves hospital after treatment for neurological disorder

A protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the two-time presidential candidate and internationally known founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition was hospitalized Nov. 14.

2 days ago in Agriculture, Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Deere: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

The results fell short of Wall Street expectations.

2 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A week later, public still mad about Springfield City Council landlord registry vote

Citizens allege corruption and racism around the horseshoe.

2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

IDNR says 2025 deer harvesting numbers are down a bit

More deer hunting opportunities are to come.

2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Another squad car hit by alleged ‘Scott’s Law’ violator –ISP

"Scott's Law" requires drivers to "move over" for emergency vehicles with flashing lights.

2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

State: Most pregnancy-related deaths ‘preventable’

State: Pregnant Blacks more likely to die; substance abuse most common cause.

2 days ago in Local Experts, Marketing and Advertising Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Let’s try it and see if it works’

A solid plan will mean success in advertising.

2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New federal rules could put formerly unhoused people back out on the streets across Illinois

The Trump administration is dramatically cutting the money available to help pay for housing for people in need, including those with mental illness or disabilities.

2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices

Illinois was among the states joining the suit.

2 days ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Coach Brock’s goal: Make UIS Springfield’s basketball team

"It's a fun group to coach and a fun group to watch."

3 days ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Dusty — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Dusty has been at the shelter since August! You want to take him home!

3 days ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Mountain — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

An "oversized tabby sweetheart"!