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

Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.

Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it

Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.

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

Bears defense tries to rebound after struggling against 49ers

The Bears try to avenge a 52-21 loss they had in Week 2 at Detroit against the Lions (8-8), who have lost three straight.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions

It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?

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.

The path of a tornado Sunday that started near the Macon-Christian County line was nearly 24 miles.

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.

This home in the Long Creek area was among those damaged by a tornado Sunday.,

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.

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) is congratulated by teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

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.”

Illinois football head coach Brett Bielema talks about Illinois' upcoming appearance in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl prior an NCAA college basketball game between Nebraska and Illinois Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)