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

United Airlines resolves tech issue that grounded flights, but travel disruptions continue

About 35% of all the airline’s flights on Wednesday were delayed and 7% — 218 flights — were canceled, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions.

4 weeks ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Springfield, Illinois buyers

Redfin Real Estate reports on dropping mortgage rates in the Springfield, IL metro area.

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

UPDATE: Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River

The state patrol said no one was on the barge when the crash happened, and the fire has been extinguished.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How much does the average wedding cost, according to data?

SoFi reports the average U.S. wedding cost in 2025 is $36,000, with a median of $10,000, varying by location and guest count.

4 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ulrich named UIS head volleyball coach

Ulrich comes to UIS after four seasons as the head coach at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Let the Illinois State Fair begin!

Costello touts infrastructure; Stratton eyes slushy, corn

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

Illinois football announces sellout for Ohio State clash

The Battle for Illibuck, a wooden turtle trophy exchanged between the two teams when they play, will be one of the most high-stakes clashes in recent history.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

U of I leaders celebrate youth, agriculture, and community at Ag Day 2025

On display during Ag Day were projects across hundreds of categories — from robotics and engineering to livestock and nutrition.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing

President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

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

Texas Democrats plea for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump’s redistricting plan

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat and billionaire, has welcomed the Texas lawmakers to his state but said he has not financially supported them.

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More than 1,000 United Airlines flights delayed in the US due to technology problem

An alert on the Federal Aviation Administration website said all United flights destined for Chicago were halted at their departing airports.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Complaint: Council meeting is too short

Citizen Pacha says of upper-level staff turnover: "Rats fleeing a sinking ship."