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2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois Secretary of State appoints 4 high-level experts to safeguard Illinois residents
Giannoulis has hired a new Deputy Director, Chief of Enforcement, Chief of Examinations, and Senior Investigator.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Immigration agent who shot man in Chicago-area traffic stop says injuries were ‘nothing major’
DHS said Villegas González drove his car at officers, dragging one of them “a significant distance,” leaving the officer to “fear for his life.”
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chicago archbishop’s decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debate
“This decision risks causing grave scandal, confusing the faithful about the Church’s unequivocal teaching on the sanctity of human life,” Paprocki said in a statement.
2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls
Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”
2 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls
Such decisions are gut wrenching. It’s a financial strain to operate half-empty schools, but research shows kids often fare badly after closures.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106
Sister Jean rose to the spotlight during Loyola Chicago's trip to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
2 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures
Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield
2 days ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Discussion Thursday on sports betting and mental health
The event is free and open to the public.
2 days ago in National
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
2 days ago in National
3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says
Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.
2 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sherman residents and leaders fed up with damage caused by utility provider
Clatfelter said more than two dozen subcontractors have been starting projects all over the village, but are not completing them.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Mosquitoes in Menard County test positive for West Nile Virus
Petersburg and Athens both had mosquitoes caught in traps that tested at the maximum level.
3 days ago in National
Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course
The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.
3 days ago in Sports
MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.
3 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair welcomed over a million visitors
Springfield saw 723,079 fair goers and The Du Quoin State Fair saw 282,204 attendees!!
3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Office Max owner to be bought by holding company
The sale is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.
3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Community Connection’ scheduled for Monday of next week
You will have the chance to meet with the Mayor, Alderperson, and senior staff from key departments, and to have one-on-one conversations with reps from several City agencies.
3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sangamon County Clerk seeking re-election
Enhanced features online and mobile office hours are making requesting records easier.
3 days ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UIS named top public regional university
UIS also placed 10th among public regional universities in the Midwest