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2 weeks ago in Sports
Tiger Woods turns 50. It’s the one time golf’s greats can relate to him
Talk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is ‘stable’ after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight champion from Britain, was in a stable condition in the hospital Monday after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people who were close friends and team members, his promoter said.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?
Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander
Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Winter storm packing snow and strong winds to descend on Great Lakes and Northeast
A wild winter storm was expected to bring strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the northern U.S. and left tens of thousands of customers without power.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
City budget proposal ready for discussion
Department heads will make their cases to aldermen in January.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
NWS: EF-2 tornado in Macon County traveled nearly 24 miles Sunday
It was the longest and most destructive of tornadoes reported in Central Illinois.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Mother describes moment tornado hits Long Creek house
"It came straight towards the house, shook my whole house," Tiffany Compagni said.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
The 20 most affordable cities in Illinois to buy a house
Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most affordable cities in Illinois.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Comptroller says 2025 successes include pre-paid pensions and higher credit ratings for the State of Illinois
Susana Mendoza, IL State Comptroller, spoke on pre-paid pension payments and higher credit ratings for IL.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Memorial Health and HSHS impose temporary visitor restrictions
Respiratory illness spikes cause HSHS and Memorial Health to restrict visitor rules for a short time.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bears’ heartbreaking loss to 49ers costs them chance at top seed in NFC playoffs
“It’s frustrating,” Williams said. “You don’t want to lose a game ever. And then also, in that position, having a shot at the end is all you can ask for on this moment. But we’ve got to do better job overall.”
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tennessee and Illinois set for Music City Bowl with each team missing starters
Illinois coach Bret Bielema said bowls still create great memories for players and their families even in this changing landscape.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards and dangerous wind chills to the Midwest
The storm brought blizzard conditions, treacherous travel and widespread power outages to parts of the Plains and Great Lakes on Monday as sharply colder air, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain swept through.
2 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Debbie — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
"...a chill, affectionate senior who deserves to be relaxing in her forever home."
2 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Boss — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Friendly, and "waiting way too long for a fresh start."
2 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Pine — APL Cat of the Week
“Soft Paws, No Claws.”
2 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Eleven — APL Dog of the Week
Eleven has "a deep love for her people."
