2 weeks ago in National

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.

2 weeks ago in World

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.

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

Help proposed for would-be homeowners

Senate GOP has legislative package.

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

Impact of CO on Illinoisans

280 deaths related to carbon monoxide 2019-2023.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Moweaqua village leaders continuing to work on fixing budget shortfall

The finance committee wants to avoid borrowing money from other funds and hopes to break even in a couple of months.

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

Here are the local teams still in the state high school basketball tournament hunt

The Illinois High School Association calls it "America's Original March Madness"!

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

115-year-old Springfield Catholic school to close at end of school year

The school blames a loss of funding from several sources.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.

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

Cities group displeased with some of guv’s budget proposals

IL Municipal League's Moving Cities Forward agenda starts with a request to restore the cities' piece of the income tax pie to 10 percent.

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

Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed

Pritzker claims President Trump admitted there is no such evacuation plan.

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

ALPLM displays rare Mary Lincoln dress

First time displayed in public in 15 years.

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

FDA recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese sold in 24 states, including Illinois

Products at Walmart stores pulled over pasteurization issue; consumers urged to check “best by” dates.

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

Illinois football adds Robby Hauck, Mike Linehan to defensive staff

Hauck named assistant defensive backs coach; Linehan tapped to lead defensive ends.

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

Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says

Chicago, IL (AP) – Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge…

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

Women’s college wrestling achieves major milestone with first NCAA championships set this weekend

The championships aren’t divided into divisions, so a school like McKendree, a Division II school located in Lebanon, Illinois, is competing against Iowa of the Big Ten. North Central College, a Division III school in Naperville, Illinois, won the National Duals with victories over McKendree and Iowa.

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

Stop doing everything: How small business leaders in Illinois can reclaim 67 workdays each year

New Upwork survey reveals that Illinois and US SMB leaders spend a lot of their time on non-core work.

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

Woman accused of spraying kids with chemicals at Glenwood Elementary

Perko allegedly sprayed three children with a cleaning agent.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying credit card fraud suspect

Hundreds of dollars of purchases made with a stolen credit card.