3 weeks ago in World

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.

3 weeks ago in Sports

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ridgely Elementary students honored in Illinois State Fair postcard contest

Students at Ridgely Elementary School were recognized during a special assembly celebrating young artists selected in the annual Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open

Novak Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open on Friday in his first match after two months out due to a right shoulder injury.

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

Judge: No early out for Grayson

Ex-cop who killed Sonya Massey will appeal.

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

IL House GOP continues to talk property taxes

Rep Ugaste: Mega project bill shows Gov. Pritzker, legislative Dems are starting to catch on.

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

UIUC postpones finals and assignments amid widespread Canvas cybersecurity breach

University among thousands affected as vendor investigates data exposure impacting student access to coursework.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Senate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school

Bill filed after Taylorville student was assaulted on bus.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Carterville assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges

The charges stem from a tip the FBI received nearly 18 months ago.

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

Conspiracy charge dismissed for ‘Broadview 6’ as other ICE protesters sue over post-arrest DNA collection

Defense continues push to see grand jury transcripts before trial on remaining charges.

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

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Big Ten reports $1.47B in revenue for 2024-25, average $79.9M full-share payouts to member schools

The league reported roughly $1.47 billion in total revenue in its federal tax filing for the term running from July 2024 to June 2025, which covered the first year of westward expansion that brought in UCLA, USC, Washington and Oregon from the Pac-12.

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

Two arrests in August homicide

The victim was Ayden Paige, 18, Rochester.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, Farm, Food Scene, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ribbon Cutting kicks off the 2026 Illinois Product Farmers Market Thursday night

The Illinois Product Farmers Market officially opened its 2026 season Thursday evening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement

The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."

3 weeks ago in World

Man charged with harassing former Prince Andrew near his home

A man has been charged with harassing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after reports the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 10 assists to lift Pistons past Cavs 107-97 for a 2-0 lead

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.