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

‘They are literally targeting people.’ ICE comes to southern Illinois

Man detained at Spanish-speaking traffic court in Clinton County is a first in the area.

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

Lawsuit alleges ICE detainees denied access to counsel while held in ‘inhumane’ conditions

7th Circuit rules judge overstepped in ordering Bovino into court for daily check-ins.

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

Lawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases

Funding for downstate transit agencies decreases from previous plan.

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

Highest scoring NBA players born in Illinois

Stacker compiled the highest scoring NBA players born in Illinois.

1 month ago in Sports

NFL fines the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 over the inaccurate injury report involving Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens have been fined $100,000 by the NFL for incorrectly listing star quarterback Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice on Oct. 24.

1 month ago in Entertainment

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV. Here’s what customers should know

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC.

1 month ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

As clocks fall back, seasonal depression rises: What you need to know about SAD

Experts warn of increased symptoms as daylight saving time ends and sunlight wanes.

1 month ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois lottery player hits $850K jackpot on Halloween

Online Lucky Day Lotto ticket delivers sweet surprise with winning numbers drawn October 29.

1 month ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois Federation of Teachers rallies at capitol to ‘Tax the Rich’

More than 400 educators and state workers call on lawmakers to fund schools and protect public services.

1 month ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois Senate passes bill allowing Macon County racino, but House adjourns without addressing plan

Turner said the racino would be a $220 million investment for Decatur and could potentially generate $27 million in annual revenue. 

1 month ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem

Advocates say devoting state funds to food pantries will not fill gap left by federal shutdown.

1 month ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chicago father of child fighting cancer released on bond by immigration judge

U.S. District Judge Jeremy Daniel said last week that Torres Maldonado’s detention is illegal and violates his due process rights. But Daniel also said he could not order his immediate release.

1 month ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

US Marine arrested and accused of kidnapping girl with intent to sexually assault her, FBI says

William Richard Roy, 24, who was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, flew to Chicago last week, met the girl in a park and then took her to a hotel overnight before boarding a bus to Durham, North Carolina, the FBI said in a statement.

1 month ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Advocates allege ‘inhumane’ conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility in new lawsuit

Agents have also allegedly coerced people held at the processing center to sign paperwork they don't understand, leading them to unknowingly relinquish their rights and face deportation, according to the lawsuit.

1 month ago in Entertainment

Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?

Go ahead and roll your eyes. Shrug your shoulders. Or maybe just juggle your hands in the air. Dictionary.com's word of the year isn't even really a word. It's the viral term "6-7" that kids and teenagers can't stop repeating and laughing about and parents and teachers can't make any sense of.

1 month ago in Lifestyle

Ramen instead of Reese’s? Looming SNAP cuts change what’s on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters

Many people across the U.S. are preparing to give out shelf-stable foods to trick-or-treaters this year to help fill the void left by looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.

1 month ago in Trending, World

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.

1 month ago in Entertainment

Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site

For nearly 40 years, a tiny town in Vermont has attracted hoards of "Beetlejuice" fans eager to visit where the whimsical horror movie's most famous scenes were filmed.

1 month ago in Sports

Munich set to host Champions League final in 2028. Wembley and Camp Nou compete for 2029 final

Bayern Munich's stadium is set to host another Champions League final in 2028, and staging the 2029 final is a contest between Wembley Stadium in London and Barcelona's renovated Camp Nou.

1 month ago in Sports

Lamar Jackson torches Miami with 4 TD passes in return from injury and Ravens rout Dolphins 28-6

Lamar Jackson returned for the Baltimore Ravens, and so did the chants of "M-V-P!" — on the road. Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his return from a right hamstring strain, and the Ravens routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6.