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

Federal terrorism charge filed against a man who allegedly set a woman on fire on Chicago train

The 26-year-old woman fought off the man as he tried to ignite the gas, then she ran from one end of the car to the other as Reed chased her, an investigator said in the affidavit, citing surveillance video from the train.

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

Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdown

But the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also cautioned against “overreading” its stay and said a quick appeal process could lead to a “more tailored and appropriate” order.

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

Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown

“It fails to strengthen confidence in good government, and the American people are understandably suspicious of a DOT and FAA that does not show its work,” Duckworth said during the Commerce Committee’s aviation subcommittee hearing.

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

These are the sights and sounds of Trump’s immigration crackdown in Chicago

A culture of fear has taken hold, with some people too scared to leave home, especially in the city's predominantly Latino communities.

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

GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky

The new contracts were awarded to businesses in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, Alabama and California, GE Appliances said.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Paris wax museum unveils new Diana figure in ‘revenge dress,’ decades after her death in the city

A wax museum in Paris on Thursday unveiled a new figure of the late Princess Diana depicted in a black dress that has come to be known as her " revenge dress," decades after her tragic death in the city.

1 week ago in Sports

Lando Norris will tie McLaren record with 150th start at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Lando Norris will tie David Coulthard as the most-tenured driver in McLaren history when the lights go out for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the current Formula 1 points leader will make his 150th career start.

1 week ago in Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

IL Product Holiday Market returns the first weekend of December

A local holiday favorite returns with live music, free activities, and great products.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd's lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, Live Nation said Thursday.

2 weeks ago in National

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families

Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.

2 weeks ago in Sports

MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas

A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America's entertainment mecca.

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

Petition-passing Pat Quinn is back

He proposes an extra three percent income tax after your first $1 million.

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

Claims of service dog abuse at Rochester High School go viral

The district stressed that the online comments in the TikTok video do not reflect the reality inside their schools.

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

LLCC named one of the top 200 U.S. community colleges

Lincoln Land Community College nominated for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

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

Donor support makes early breast cancer detection possible

Early detection is pivotal in saving lives, and thanks to donors, Lincoln Memorial Hospital was able to do so.

2 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Achilles — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Achilles is a very entertaining kitten!