3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Despite mounting budget pressure, graduated income tax remains political longshot

Gov. JB Pritzker backs the idea in principle but says it’s not a 2026 priority.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hockey Hall of Fame player and longtime Blackhawks executive Bob Pulford dies at 89

Off the ice, Pulford was the first president of the players union, taking part in early collective bargaining and laying the foundation for the modern NHLPA.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bears look to regroup for playoffs after closing regular season with 2 straight losses

The Bears (11-6) closed the regular season with back-to-back losses after falling to Detroit 19-16 on a last-second field goal.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year

Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

The Latest: After briefing, Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troops to deploy to Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Sports

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States...

3 weeks ago in National

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Wall Street opens mixed as crude oil prices continue to climb

Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially...

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sales tax numbers are big for D-186

Also: Superintendent search continues; e-learning plan renewed.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Two dead after I-55 crash in Springfield

Victims are a 37-year-old Riverton woman and her eight-year-old daughter.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Montana State beats Illinois State 35-34 in OT thriller for 1st national title since 1984

Illinois State made big defensive plays to give the Redbirds a chance.

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Some Cardinals players will make special appearance at UIS

The 2026 Cardinals Caravan will be at the upcoming UIS game on Saturday, Jan 17.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Public Health urges flu shots and other safety preventative measures as influenza rates spike

IDPH urges the public to get flu shots and take other preventative measures to mitigate the spread of influenza.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them

When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.

3 weeks ago in Religion, World

Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors

The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus

They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.