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Becky Gabany, owner, ChangeBridge Consulting

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

Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders

Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders

FILE - McDonald's restaurant signs are shown in in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

McDonald’s plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches

The Chicago burger giant said the investment was its largest to date in support of regenerative agriculture in the U.S.

pumpkins and fall decorations

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fall Harvest Festival October 11 & 12 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

Experience the beauty of autumn at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens’ Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12.

Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories

As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire

Sen. Bill Cuningham, D-Chicago, won’t seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield.

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

A brotherhood of governors

Pritzker, Quinn remember warm friendships with Edgar.

railroad crossing

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

See tracks? Think train! Safety campaign kicks off in Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 15-21 Rail Safety Week.  Marking the 12th year of the statewide awareness initiative. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, will be sharing life-saving rail safety information.

Crime scene tape

2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Victim identified in fatal stabbing

Autopsy: Aaron Parish, Sr. died of a stab wound.

2 weeks ago in World

King Charles III to deploy tiara diplomacy as UK prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit

Windsor Castle staff are setting the 50-meter-long (164-feet-long) mahogany table. Grooms are buffing the hooves of the horses that will pull the royal carriages. And the military honor guard is drilling to ensure every step lands with precision.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Bengals seeking opinions on Joe Burrow’s toe after injury vs. Jaguars, AP source says

Joe Burrow left the Bengals' locker room on crutches with a boot on his left foot after injuring his toe during the second quarter of Cincinnati's 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Studio’ and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and ‘The Pitt’ get top drama wins

Seth Rogen and "The Studio" turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13, while Noah Wyle and "The Pitt" took the top drama prize.

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

“Fellows” program will be Edgar’s legacy, say his top aides

Former Edgar aides agree: hundreds carry Edgar's message through public service.

Mayor Misty Buscher's statement after a city staffer publicly "celebrated" the death of Charlie Kirk on social media.

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

UPDATE: City director out after Mayor rips top staffer over celebration of Charlie Kirk’s assassination

City's top Internet officer uses social media to criticize conservatives' hero.

FILE - Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

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

Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloons

A small crowd attended the festivities outside the modest brick house in the village of Dolton, where the former Robert Prevost grew up after he was born in 1955 in Chicago.

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

UPDATED: Former IL Gov. Jim Edgar dies at 79

Edgar had been diagnosed earlier this year with pancreatic cancer.

Hundreds of motorcycles took part in the 9/11 Ride to Remember Sunday, waiting at Hall's Harley-Davidson.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Video, ZZZ App Top Stories

Riding to Remember 9/11

"...we've all come together for one good purpose:  to commemorate this great nation we live in," said Mayor Buscher

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Burn bans in effect across Central Illinois

Area communities say it's just too dry to burn safely outside.

2 weeks ago in Business, History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pillsbury site demolition to begin Tuesday (or Wednesday), says project leader

Wrecking ball to be assembled Monday, demolition to begin Tuesday or Wednesday.

Frank Moore felt the sting of the state's tax sale laws when he lost his home after a mix-up over unpaid property taxes. He now has it back after cutting a deal with the company who bought his taxes. (Credit: Victor Hilitski/For Illinois Answers Project)

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

Lawsuits pile up as Illinois lags on reforming tax sale laws

Illinois is the only state that has yet to reform its tax sale laws after the Supreme Court found unconstitutional a process that can cost homeowners their residences.

FILE - National flags from Latin American countries are displayed on the field during a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, FILE)

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

Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

“The fact that the federal government is sending troops as we start these celebrations is an insult,” Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, said at a news conference. “It is a fear tactic. It’s unforgivable.”

FILE - High-voltage transmission lines provide electricity to data centers in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia, on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

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

US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy

The governors of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Maryland said they worried that it's too unpredictable to provide a permanent solution and that it should at least be accompanied by incentives for data centers to build new power sources and voluntarily reduce electricity use.

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Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up

Fresh

Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a "Social Network" follow-up featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and a newly minted Oscar winner as a whistleblower.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery

Lincoln Land Community College

The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am--4pm September 29--October 31

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Sports

REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls

REO Speedwagon

Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”