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1 week ago in National
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.
1 week ago in Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
1 week ago in Sports
McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.
1 week ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Most popular girl names in the 90s in Illinois
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction
Appeals court hears arguments as former speaker nears 6 months in prison.
1 week ago in Business, Crime, Education, History, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House
House lawmakers passed more than 50 bills Wednesday, including a measure going to the governor.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Local TNR programs provide humane solution to stray cat overpopulation
TNR, or trap-neuter-return, allows a cat to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, given an ear tip, and returned to where they were originally trapped.
1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Former cop from Taylorville arrested for alleged child porn possession
Police say Grove is a former Secretary of State Police officer, and the husband of a Taylorville Police officer.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
After Reinsdorf endorsement, Donovan says Bulls’ best interest is the top priority
Donovan has yet to decide on his future, however. The 60-year-old plans to meet with Reinsdorf after the season.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall
The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.
1 week ago in Sports
76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return
Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
For the best boys: State Police breaks ground on new K-9 training facility in Pawnee
The new facility is expected to have larger office space, more training space, and up to 20 kennels in it for dogs who will be staying there.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Stewart — APL Dog of the Week
"An active guy with lots of energy!"
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Rain — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
"Fabulously friendly" and would like to be adopted with any of her siblings!
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Birdie — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Birdie is a lab mix and loves to play outside!
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Victim identified in fatal Springfield motorcycle accident
Coroner: Charles Laughlin, 58, died from multiple blunt force injuries.
1 week ago in Business, Local, Marketing and Advertising Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories
How Capitol Media Group guides customers from awareness to action
More clicks, more visits, more calls, and more searches for your business.
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers
The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers
Bill would allow certain offenders to apply for the program.
1 week ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois farmers ease critical labor shortages through this agricultural visa program
The H-2A visa has become a lifeline for farmers who can’t find enough domestic workers