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

Judge orders release of dozens of immigrants detained illegally by ICE in Chicago

Cases where arrests came using blank warrants remain under review by appeals court.

2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Feel the love for downtown Springfield

Community cheerleaders want to grow business and residences downtown.

3 days ago in Entertainment, History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is showing a new film

A film about an escaped slave who made a very big name for himself, titled 'Unsinkable Freedom", is now playing at the ALPLM

3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend’s mother in Indonesia pleads not guilty to U.S. charges

The case became known as the Bali “suitcase murder” because von Wiese-Mack's battered body was discovered crammed in a suitcase in the trunk of a taxi at an upscale resort.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services

Family members wiped away tears as the casket was brought into the stately brick building.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

AIPAC, which was founded decades ago to lobby for U.S. support for Israel, has reserved at least $1.9 million in advertisements through its super PAC in the race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, a veteran politician who is retiring.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board

The board could set maximum prices for certain prescription drugs, but faces industry resistance.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms

Illinois is the last to change state law on property tax debt sales after a 2023 Supreme Court decision.

3 days ago in National

What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

3 days ago in Sports

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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."

3 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.

3 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."

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.