1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Teen pleads guilty to murder as other teen is set for court date

The second suspect in the case will be in court Thursday.

1 week ago in National

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.

1 week ago in National

Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.

1 week ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.

1 week ago in World

Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Massey Commission to County Board: Do you have courage to enact recommendations?

A conversation on the final report is scheduled for Wednesday night.

1 week ago in Entertainment

In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart

After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.

1 week ago in Sports

Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man charged with distributing child sexual abuse material

A 28-year-old man from Virden, IL has now been charged. His next court appearance is December 16

1 week ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS environmental scientist shares a pair of major studies

"We have a lot of competing priorities when we're talking about how we manage our cities."

1 week ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois Farm Bureau members elect officers

Phillip Nelson and Evan Hultine are familiar names to Illinois Farm Bureau members.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

New law limits ICE in Illinois

Pritzker shields immigrants from federal agents.

1 week ago in Education, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dial-a-Carol brings holiday cheer to the University of Illinois students and community

Since its inception in the 1960s, Dial-A-Carol has seen students from all over the world dialing in to request their favorite holiday songs.

1 week ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Commerce Commission says ‘winter disconnection rule’ in effect

Power cannot be disconnected between December 1 and March 31, says the ICC.

1 week ago in World

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34

Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.

1 week ago in National

Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says

The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.

1 week ago in World

Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.

1 week ago in Sports

Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.

1 week ago in World

Australia’s social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Riley Allen, a 15-year-old schoolboy living on an Outback sheep ranch, doesn't know how he'll keep in touch with his circle of far-flung friends once Australia's world-first social media ban takes effect on Wednesday. Riley's family lives 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Wudinna, a community of just over 1,000 in South Australia state. But some of his school friends live as far as 70 kilometers (43 miles) away.