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3 weeks ago in Food Scene, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns to central Illinois this weekend
Letter Carriers will be hosting their annual “Stamp out Hunger” Food Drive this Saturday.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Honor how they lived, not how they died: police memorial organizer
Two officers in Illinois were killed in the line of duty in 2025.
4 weeks ago in National
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.
4 weeks ago in World
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US
Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks
Final revenue report before deadline shows projections on track.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Carter — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Carter is a "certified lap cat."
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Streak — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Streak hasn't been lucky with adoptions. Maybe he will be with you!
4 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
New athletic director hired for Lincoln Land Community College
Creal previously coached at Millikin University and Lincoln Land Community College, among other jobs.
4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
As 10th anniversary approaches, many districts remain underfunded, according to state data.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois State Police investigating fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas González
Man was killed during traffic stop during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’.
4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Striking ISU staff return to work after ratifying new 5-year contract
Union will drop lawsuit against university for allegedly using strikebreakers.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cut with ‘an axe’: Watchdogs, AG call for massive cuts to Peoples Gas rate request
Testimony filed by the attorney general’s office urged regulators to slash the entire hike and return $4M to customers.
4 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Horace Mann: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Horace Mann expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.20 to $4.50 per share.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bryson Graham is ready to take on the challenge of rebuilding the struggling Bulls
“When I think about it and I think about the greatness that’s in this building and what’s in these rafters and the championships that have been won here, it’s amazing," Graham said Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
McDonald’s focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand
McDonald's is based in Chicago.
4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sale of WAND-TV to major media company complete
Five televisions sold to Gray for $80 million.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’ closed through May 17
The long-running Broadway hit "The Book of Mormon" will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs after a fire shut down the musical.
