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6 days ago in Sports
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.
6 days ago in Entertainment
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all
In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
6 days ago in World
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."
6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Community rallies around Curve Inn owners after fire
On Thursday, they had about 50 volunteers come and help carry out large equipment and start cleaning.
6 days ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month shines light on hidden abuse
"Teen dating violence would be a pattern of coercive control that one person is using against a person they're dating."
7 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lawmakers advance the ball on measure helping Chicago Bears
An economic development tool could be an advantage for the Bears.
7 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lincoln Land Community College selects new president
Current Spoon River College President, Curt Oldfield, will begin his new presidency for LLCC on July 1.
7 days ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois soybean farmers welcome federal aid, but fear long-term trade damage
Farmers, many of whom voted for Trump, say they'd prefer stable trade over a government check.
7 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Capitol Briefs: U of I still concerned about higher ed funding overhaul proposal
Hope for education funding from the state despite federal issues.
7 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Republican candidates for governor — minus Bailey — try to distance themselves
Candidates debated affordability, public safety, and campaign contributions.
7 days ago in National
Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
7 days ago in National
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.
FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.
7 days ago in Sports
Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.
7 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
A city blanketed in fear: Accountability Commission hears shocking testimony about ICE
The third public meeting focused on health, education, public safety and economic issues.
7 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
American is freed after 11 years for Bali ‘suitcase murder,’ but a US case awaits
Schaefer was scheduled to make an initial court appearance in Chicago on Thursday morning on federal charges of conspiracy to kill someone in a foreign country, conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with a victim.
7 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee
Counsell said Wednesday that Austin had a patellar tendon debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday and will need a lengthy recovery period.
7 days ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll (FINAL POLL)
The last high school boys basketball poll before tournament time!
7 days ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chicago Bears grant linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek a trade
Edmunds is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract he signed in 2023 and could be released if he doesn't find a trade partner.
