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

The grades are out on legislators and the environment

More than a third of state lawmakers scored 100 percent on IL Environmental Council scorecard.

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

DHS Secretary Noem confirms more ICE resources are heading to Chicago for immigration crackdown

“We’ve already had ongoing operations with ICE in Chicago... but we do intend to add more resources to those operations,” Noem said during an appearance CBS News' ”Face the Nation."

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

Pritzker to ‘Face the Nation’: Guard not wanted, Trump is an ‘authoritarian’

Pritzker: "It's clear that, in secret, they're planning...well, it's an invasion, with U.S. troops."

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

American Airlines Adds New Flights at Capital Airport

This enhanced schedule provides passengers earlier access to Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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

Assassin, devil together in latest ALPLM upload

19th Century social media is part of "Picturing Lincoln."

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

Chicago mayor defies Trump’s immigration crackdown plan for the city

The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents “amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government.”

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

Decatur man arrested after 10-day search following stabbing death

Man allegedly stabbed and killed one woman, stabbed and injured her two children.

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

Pana football team bus catches fire after victory against Hillsboro

No one was hurt in the fire.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA

Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!

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

Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead

Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ford named head cheer coach at UIS

Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.

4 weeks ago in History, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

The old ballpark comes full circle

"Reservoir Park" was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season

Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.

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

Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban

Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports

MLB hitters swinging at first pitches at highest rate since 1988

While there are some pitches missing from the data before the 2000 season, the percentage for each of the last two years is the highest such number since it was 32.6% in 1988.

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

Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown

The Trump administration asked the military this week for use of the Naval Station Great Lakes, north of Chicago, to support immigration enforcement.

4 weeks ago in World

Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes

The shocking decision by the Dallas Cowboys to trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons as a pass rusher is far from unprecedented.

4 weeks ago in Sports

F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP

Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just nine points ahead of his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who won three of the last four races before the mid-season break.

4 weeks ago in National

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Harris after Biden had extended it

President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.