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4 weeks ago in World

1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed at least one man.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks alongside elected officials, religious leaders and immigration advocates at a news conference on Sept. 29, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

UPDATE: Governor says Military troops may protect ICE in Chicago

"ICE just doesn't give a damn, and neither does the President of the United States," said Pritzker.

4 weeks ago in Fall Guide, History, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Visit Springfield shares upcoming local events

Guests can watch the reenactment of the Lincolns' wedding at St. Paul's Cathedral.

A drive-through Illinois Secretary of State DMV station is now available.

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

First 24/7 drive-through DMV kiosks launch at Springfield Flagship Center

The two kiosks are located at 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Coppertop -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

4 weeks ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Coppertop — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

"He is filled to the brim with love and joy."

Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer

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

Illinois climbs to no. 22 after win over USC

Illini Prepare for Cannon Trophy showdown at Purdue on Saturday,

Law enforcement badges from sheriff and police departments across the state and the U.S. are displayed on a wall in the Pulaski County Courthouse. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Maggie Dougherty)

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

Illinois law prohibits sheriffs from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement. Some wish they could

Capitol News Illinois surveyed one in four Illinois sheriffs about ICE cooperation. Here’s what we found.

U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, a Chicago Democrat, is pictured at a news conference in Springfield in 2022, when she served as a state representative. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting

Democratic members also denied visit to controversial Broadview ICE facility.

Michael A. Taylor has officially retired from baseball. His last season was with the Chicago White Sox.

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

White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement after 12 seasons

The 12-year veteran, who won a Gold Glove in 2021, spent his first seven seasons with Washington and said playing on the Nationals’ 2019 World Series championship team was his favorite memory in baseball.

Chicago

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Chicago, Portland, Memphis

In Chicago on Sunday, dozens of armed federal agents, in full tactical gear, walked the streets of some of the city's most prominent tourist and shopping areas.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Micah Parsons’ hyped return to Dallas ends with Cowboys and Packers in 40-40 tie

Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott both said winning was the only thing that mattered in the Green Bay pass rusher's hyped return to Dallas to face the Cowboys and their franchise quarterback.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco: ‘My wife in real life’

Selena Gomez has married music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco, announcing the news in an Instagram post showing the couple kissing and embracing on a lawn.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ opens with $22.4 million

"One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance, opened with $22.4 million in ticket sales from North American theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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

Illinois’ diminishing wetlands

The state had 8 million wetlands acres in the 1980's. Now only 275,000 acres are protected by the Clean Water Act.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL's biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in Northern California.

4 weeks ago in National

Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House

Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown, but both sides have shown hardly any willingness to budge from their entrenched positions.

4 weeks ago in National

Police remain on scene at burned out Michigan church after shooting and fire leave 4 dead, 8 wounded

Police officers walked amid the burned out ruins of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Michigan on Monday, a day after a former Marine opened fire during a crowded service, killing at least four people, then set the building ablaze.

Beni Harmony

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

Beni all in for Bailey

"Does JB Pritzker even know what a Bible is?"

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’

"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

3 days ago in Entertainment

A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.