3 weeks ago in Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dietitian: Side dishes can be made healthy, and tasty, and a class will show you how

Zepp hosts classes at the Memorial Wellness Center on making the meals and snacks you eat better for you. 

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

Leland Grove approves new police chief

Oliver will replace Daniel Ryan, who was arrested on DUI and domestic battery charges in February.

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

Pritzker: Neither I, nor state lawmakers, have anything to do with your property taxes

Pritzker: Republicans are 'confused' on who handles property taxes.

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

IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history

Delgado was inspired to file the plan after hearing from several current high school students.

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Illinois honors Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting ceremony

Illinois DCFS leads statewide observance to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, featuring events across the state throughout April.

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

Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities

Advocates and lawmakers call local zoning rules ‘discriminatory,’ push for state-level protections.

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Illinois’ defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Illinois (28-8) entered the NCAA tourney ranked second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency by averaging 131.2 points per 100 possessions while ranking just 28th in defense (99.1).

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Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs

Wearing custom Cubs-themed cleats, the 6-foot-5 Cabrera allowed two baserunners in his first start of the year.

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Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ+ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram

"“They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness."

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois using data from Zillow.

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‘We’re just so proud’: Illini welcomed home by hundreds after punching Final Four ticket

"They have fought hard," said Illini fan Sharon Grogan.

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

FBI wants help identifying suspected victims of former Springfield pastor charged with child porn

Michael Mohr, 54, was an official in the Lutheran Church.

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

UPDATE: Alderwoman, groups ask for answers regarding video purporting to show SPD officer assaulting suspect

Video allegedly shows SPD officer punching Black woman and obstructing an airway.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

District 186 wants more minority teachers, council re-formed looking into that

The council was established in 2001.

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Groups, lawmakers want more awareness, funding for suicide prevention

LaPointe is carrying a bill requiring insurance companies to pay to expand and publicize the 988 network.

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

Lawmakers seek measure to make small-scale plug-in solar panels available to renters

The solar panels would work in normal outlets.

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

Engineers outline their needs at Capitol

"Since the passage of Rebuild Illinois in 2019, nearly $20.8 billion of improvements have been made statewide to 21,309 lane miles of highway...."

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

Illinois Lawmaker wants to make Kindergarten required

Schweizer says the bill is no guarantee, but at least would put all children at the same starting point.

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In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations

Some parents are turning to the state program to protect their children during a crisis.

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Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner finalize their $141 million, 6-year contract

“There’d be nothing more satisfying than winning a championship in the place you started."