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1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges
Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’
You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.
1 week ago in Olympics, Sports
Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980
Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, earning the nation's third men's title at the Games and its first since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980 — 46 years to the day of the upset over the mighty Soviet Union, too.
1 week ago in National
Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans
Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says
Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Jacksonville Police arrest suspect after reported home invasion
Police identified the suspect as Tynajah M. Lane of Jacksonville. Lane has been arrested on preliminary charges of home invasion and aggravated assault.
1 week ago in Business, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales
Some of the bonds would be repaid with property tax money, while others would be repaid with money from a 1% sales tax.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Medical debt relief program tops $1B erased
The program is two years old.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Lola — APL Cat of the Week
A sweet, "quiet beauty."
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Dusty — APL Dog of the Week
Dusty is a "true cuddlebug."
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Human service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal
Some express concern the state can’t offset federal funding cuts.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox
Sosa led Chicago with a career-high 22 homers and 75 RBIs in 140 games last year.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Expert: Heart disease risk factors and prevention methods
The unthought-of Risk factors of heart disease and ways to prevent yourself from getting it.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Dist. 186 administrator to become next Decatur superintendent
Moody will replace current superintendent Rochelle Clark, who announced her retirement in October 2024.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Local comedian is turning a camper into a mobile stage
Local stand-up comedian, Cassandra Simpson, is starting a mobile stage called Rolling Laughs, featuring open mic nights, comedy shows, karaoke and more!
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs
After beginning last season with Triple-A Iowa, Horton made his big league debut in May.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bears promote longtime scout, executive Jeff King to assistant general manager
King's promotion comes after Ian Cunningham left late last month to become Atlanta's general manager.
2 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC
Jackson will still lie in repose next week at the Chicago headquarters of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition with a public celebration of life and homegoing services to follow.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
House Speaker Mike Johnson denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in US Capitol
The request was denied, because of the precedent that the space is typically reserved for former presidents, the military and select officials.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers trying again to regulate industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives .
