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

Under emergency rule, Illinois prisons can begin withholding physical mail

Illinois Department of Corrections to scan mail to combat contraband exposure.

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

ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he is aware of the shooting and demanded “a full, factual accounting of what’s happened today to ensure transparency and accountability.”

1 week ago in IL State News, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chicago Sky GM insists star Angel Reese will be on the roster ‘until I hear differently’

The Sky suspended Reese for the first half of a game last week for comments deemed “detrimental to the team.”

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

Illinois Freedom Caucus files articles of impeachment against Pritzker

GOP claims Pritzker made "vile" comments in wake of Charlie Kirk's death.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles, AP source says

Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person with knowledge of the situations told The Associated Press on Friday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

2 weeks ago in National

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say

A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.

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

Rulings made for, and against, the defense ahead of start of Grayson murder trial

A judge ruled Grayson's previous work history can't be entered into evidence, but also that an alleged history of aggression by Sonya Massey can't be introduced either.

2 weeks ago in Fall Guide

‘9/11 Ride to Remember’ is upcoming

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, spectators all welcome.

2 weeks ago in Fall Guide

‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ walk scheduled for October

Give now, and give generously!

2 weeks ago in Fall Guide

Where to go in September for fun fall events

Fireworks, walks, the Route 66 Mother Road Festival, and more!

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

Two Powerball tickets sold in Illinois win $1 million each in $1.787 billion jackpot drawing

Other Illinoisans also won money during the drawing.

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

GOP ’26: Ted’s in the race

Dabrowski says Illinoisans have "Pritzker fatigue" and should turn to "a Polish guy who speaks pretty good Spanish."

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

Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns

Trump said he “would have preferred going to Chicago,” where local politicians have fiercely resisted his plans, but he suggested it was a “hostile” place with “professional agitators.”

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he's not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.

2 weeks ago in Sports

WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

2 weeks ago in National

The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating

The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.

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

Bears, hemp on JB’s mind

"It is a shame on legislators and on this state that we are not already doing something about" regulating intoxicating hemp, Pritzker said.