3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Thanksgrilling recipes and how to do it right

Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on Thanksgrilling, blending Thanksgiving and grilling. It offers menu ideas, cooking tips, and recipes for a flavorful celebration.

3 weeks ago in Fall Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame

Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline halftime show at NFL’s first-ever game in Spain

The NFL's first-ever game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Argentine producer Bizarrap and Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee set to perform during the halftime show.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals

The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues to reach 900. The milestone came 2:39 into the second period of a 6-1 win.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular

A staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds: The high-kicking Radio City Rockettes are turning 100.

3 weeks ago in National

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in recent string of thefts

Woman allegedly used credit cards that weren't hers.

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

Inmate families, advocates speak against mail scanning program

IDOC says program is intended to reduce drugs, contraband from entering prisons.

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

Chicago day care worker detained by immigration agents at drop-off time for children

It was unusual even under “Operation Midway Blitz,” which has resulted in more than 3,000 immigration arrests in the Chicago area since early September. 

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

Judge orders improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after claims of inhumane conditions

“People shouldn’t be sleeping next to overflowing toilets,” U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman said. “They should not be sleeping on top of each other.”

4 weeks ago in National

Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages

Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics. But the stock has soared anyway and now he wants the company to pay him more — a lot more.

4 weeks ago in National

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content

The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as "guided by PG-13 ratings," saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler to undergo shoulder surgery and miss rest of season

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Kessler will have a procedure to repair a labral tear on Thursday in Los Angeles.

4 weeks ago in National

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill

Two dozen bills passed during the recently ended fall veto session.

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

UPDATE: Police investigating after person uses excavator to knock down half a house in Petersburg

An excavator parked at the home was used to tear down half the home.

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

Illinois State Police goes from “F” to “A” on supporting human trafficking victims

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Illinois State Police has announced that Illinois has gone from an “F” on…

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

City gains ground on Olde Towne Apartments

Five buildings are slated for demolition due to safety concerns.