4 weeks ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

4 weeks ago in World

US won’t strike Iran’s power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would hold off on threatened strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.

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

Lawmaker says this security is not enough

Rep Cabello: "It doesn't seem that anybody on this campus really cares about public safety."

4 weeks ago in Sports

Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men’s March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

Well, that's that. No perfect NCAA Tournament brackets remained among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA's official website.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.

4 weeks ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

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

2 Illinois State University students among 6 injured in shooting near campus

Responding officers found six people - two male juveniles, two men, and two women who had been shot.

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

Illinois women beat Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women’s NCAA Tournament

Cearah Parchment set an Illinois scoring record.

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

Andrej Stojakovic scores 21 as No. 3 seed Illinois beats 11th-seeded VCU 76-55 to reach Sweet 16

Illinois will next play Houston.

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

Colorectal cancer kits available this week

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

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

Carterville coach at center of sexual abuse investigation has history of disciplinary action

Questions raised about whether district acted quickly enough in light of a 2009 suspension, more recent tips of misconduct.

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

‘Illinois farmers can feed Illinois’: State grant program offers assistance

With advocates estimating that as much as 95% of food consumed in Illinois is imported, a state program aims to support the local supply chain.

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

There she is! Miss America visits Springfield

"Pageantry within the world of Miss America is it's a life changer. And it changes the trajectory for many." 

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

Regulators OK ComEd’s plan to increase deposit costs for large-load projects like data centers

Commission calls the order an ‘important first step’ but initiates proceedings to dig deeper.

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

Blackhawks D Louis Crevier and F Andrew Mangiapane sidelined by injuries

Crevier, a seventh-round pick in the 2020 draft, has become a steady performer for Chicago in his third NHL season.

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

Chicago Transit Authority lawsuit targets federal construction funding halted last fall

The lawsuit comes days after New York City authorities filed a lawsuit seeking resumption of similar federal transit funding to the tune of $60 million.

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

SIU Med students make the perfect match

"I think we're really proud of our students. Because we know that they have been prepared to critically think, to be emotionally intelligent, and to really embrace what it means to be a physician," said McDowell.

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

Croke: Despite close vote, mental health referendum brought people together

Croke: It was a true bipartisan effort to get the referendum passed.