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3 weeks ago in Music, Entertainment, Sports
Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts
Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast is...
3 weeks ago in Music
LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations
LL Cool J has snagged wins, co-hosted and performed atop the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper-actor-author is going...
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps
Texas House Democrats said in a statement that attorneys have told them they must return to the state to “build a strong public legislative record” for an upcoming legal battle against a new map.
3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying burglary suspect
The suspected break-in happened one week ago.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories
IL Republicans say momentum, values, are on their side
State GOP chair Kathy Salvi: "Through our hard work in all 102 counties, we brought Trump’s numbers to within single digits” in Illinois.
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Commemoration ceremony for the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender
The ceremony included, a wreath dedication, a moment of silence, and military honors provided by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
On Republican Day at the State Fair, Pritzker signs workers’ protection bills at Springfield union office
Labor leaders and Democrats claim President Trump is trying to do away with worker protections.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories
Manhunt continues for 70-year-old suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City
The deputy, a six-year veteran, sustained gunshot wounds to the left knee and arm. The GCPD officer, on the force for one year, was hit in the left hip.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Horse dead after accident during state fair harness racing
An accident happened Wednesday during harness racing.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Education, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair
He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
State Police, other law enforcement form human trafficking enforcement group
The Illinois effort is being funded in large part by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
EPA issues order after ADM carbon sequestration leaked into other areas
The substances leaked into an unauthorized area near the Decatur plant in July of last year.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Teen dead after farm-related accident near Virden
Authorities believe Kiel suffered an accident while using some equipment outside of Virden and was pronounced dead around noon.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Prosecutors won’t charge Chicago officers who fired nearly 100 times during a deadly traffic stop
The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the role of tactical officers who were involved.
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
JB sees a big 2026 for IL Dems
Wednesday was Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield resident Tracy wants to replace Springfield resident Durbin in Senate
"I will represent all of Illinois, not just Chicago," said Tracy.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
House minority leader in Springfield for ‘Governor’s Day’ at the Illinois State Fair
"Of course, every city can continue to do more to drive down crime. But the real crime scene that's hurting everyday Americans in the United States of America, and the District of Columbia, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the House floor, and the Senate floor."
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll
Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in World
Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday arrived in Berlin for talks with the German chancellor and virtual meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and other European leaders ahead of Friday's planned summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
3 weeks ago in Sports
The Little League World Series has had its share of drama before even getting to Williamsport
The road to Williamsport was filled with more drama than usual for a couple Little League World Series participants this year, including a Venezuelan team that needed visa exemptions to make the trip and an American club that narrowly knocked off a defending champ.
