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13 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
‘Four Tops’ speak to IL Chamber Day
Republicans say with Democrats in charge, Illinois is on the wrong path.
14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Severe weather possible Friday, especially west of Springfield
The greatest risk is west of Interstate 55.
17 hours ago in Sports
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.
17 hours ago in National, Trending
Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.
17 hours ago in World
Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, two days after the countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.
17 hours ago in National, Trending
Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.
16 hours ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Gun owners take on the Illinois Capitol
During the rally, attendees voiced opposition to pending legislation, including a proposed five-cent tax on ammunition and requirements that would mandate matching serial numbers on bullets and casings.
17 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…
17 hours ago in Entertainment
Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’
Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.
17 hours ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
17 hours ago in Sports
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.
16 hours ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
3D printed homes, an abandoned $590,000 deposit, the FBI: What really happened in this small town?
Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’, housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn’t finished. And the more we asked questions, the weirder things got.
16 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law
Ad campaign highlights 2-year fight between retailer and finance lobbies.
16 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey moves into Chicago apartment
Bailey seeking to center campaign around attracting Chicago area, moderate voters.
16 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Amid artificial intelligence explosion, lawmakers debate best path to regulate
Illinois lawmakers recognize the harms of AI while hearing testimony on dozens of bills.
17 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Blackhawks extend general manager Kyle Davidson’s contract
The Blackhawks are locked into 31st place in the 32-team NHL and haven’t made the Stanley Cup playoffs since the expanded COVID playoffs of 2020.
17 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays
The White Sox said Gerald Chaney, a longtime anthem performer, was “doing well” while continuing to be evaluated.
17 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
White Sox call up another top prospect, selecting Sam Antonacci’s contract from Triple-A
The 23-year-old Antonacci started at second base in his major league debut and singled leading off the second inning in his first at-bat against the Tampa Bay Rays.
23 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Most popular boy names in the 90s in Illinois
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Secretary of State’s e-bike bill passes Illinois Senate
Sponsor: ""The technology has moved faster than our laws,"