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1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
The Cubs are still having their ups and downs, but they can really score runs when they get rolling
The Cubs lead the majors with 10 walk-off victories this season, and the crosstown White Sox are second with seven.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a ceremony and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd packed with stars of sports and entertainment.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Minions & Monsters’ tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating ‘Toy Story 5’
The Minions have taken down "Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much. "Minions & Monsters," the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise, earned $36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.
1 week ago in Sports
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.
1 week ago in Entertainment
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he'll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival's organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September.
1 week ago in Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Turner: ‘We are prepared’ if downtown tourism or medical district expansion bills are called during veto or special sessions
Proposals to expand tourism and BOS Center, and to expand "Mid-Illinois Medical District."
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Animal control contract still unsettled
Ald. Williams: "What are they eating?"
1 week ago in History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
A pope for the people
Author finds Chicago-born pontiff "refreshing."
1 week ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Stay cool headed, mentally and physically
Heat can also impact your mental health.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Benton announces resignation
Benton announced his resignation Friday after Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch called for it, citing an investigation by the legislative inspector general.
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
A $1M refresh for Lincoln Library
A grant will pay for new program space for youth.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Some of the Dominical Sisters of Springfield are going to Kenya
A donation and some help for resources are on the way to Kenya! All thanks to The Dominical Sisters of Springfield.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’
It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.
2 weeks ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cannabis overhaul is now law
The legislation also takes aim at intoxicating hemp.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Salon chain wants to add more Illinois franchise locations, including in Springfield
A location in Springfield is to be determined.
2 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
First high school graduation held at new junevile correctional facility in Lincoln
Officials referred to Monarch in 2025 as a sort of new approach to juvenile corrections.
