4 weeks ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words "You & me, forever" along with a ring and heart emoji.

4 weeks ago in National

Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

4 weeks ago in National

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

IL bill could close gaps in protection for domestic violence survivors

"This bill would mean protection for victims of abuse remains fully enforceable and protects survivors from dangerous loopholes and paperwork timing," Stadelman said.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data

Illinois is among 30 jurisdictions being sued by Trump administration over access to voter data.

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Pushback on SPD’s proposed armored truck

Two aldermen criticize "overpolicing" and "militarization."

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster’s parent company gets underway

A high-stakes antitrust trial that could lead to the possible breakup of Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, got underway Tuesday in a case over whether the entertainment giant's dominance of the concert industry amounts to an illegal monopoly.

4 weeks ago in World

Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo

The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the Iraq War began more than two decades ago is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration as the United States and Israel strike Iran in a widening conflict.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says

Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday

4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Lawmaker introduces another school hair bill

Committee passes proposal to require non-public schools to honor hairstyles borne of religious beliefs.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Padma Lakshmi finds a new competitive kitchen with CBS’ ‘America’s Culinary Cup’

Padma Lakshmi is back in the kitchen with a knives-out cooking competition, and this time the stakes are higher — for the contestants and for her. The former host of Bravo's "Top Chef" lands on network prime time hosting and judging the CBS show "America's Culinary Cup," which boasts the largest cash prize in culinary television history — $1 million.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero

Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels' stories that highlighted his time at "Saturday Night Live" and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

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

Illinois women earn No. 10 seed, open Big Ten Tournament play Wednesday

Fighting Illini to face Wisconsin in first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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

Local teams are still in high school basketball playoffs

Many Springfield-area girls and boys teams are still in championship contention!

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

OSF clinic in Forsyth launches ‘Stork Stop’ donation closet for families

Program provides baby clothing and postpartum supplies at no cost to patients in need.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker: Clinton corrected himself; he and I were never on an Epstein plane

"President Clinton clearly was mistaken, and he corrected the mistake, to his credit," said Pritzker.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers

moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.

4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play during problem gambling awareness month

Throughout March, the Illinois Lottery will distribute responsible gaming messaging through radio, outdoor advertising, digital and social media outreach, and in-store engagement with players and retailers.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission

Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.