2 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Inside Obama’s presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive

A look at the numbers behind the former President Barack Obama's presidential museum.

2 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

Here’s a closer look at the top attractions of the campus that is expected to draw as many as 1 million visitors annually.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.

2 weeks ago in World

Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp

A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

1 hurt during fire at Springfield east side home

The cause of the fire wasn't released.

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

Police handling of a Black teenager concerns aldermen

Williams wants to spread the word about the police chief -- and the mayor.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed finding suspects wanted for various crimes

These subjects are wanted on active warrants for a variety of offenses, including felony theft, drug-related crimes, DUI, and other serious offenses.

2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year

"My Heart's Downtown" says their efforts are already working.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’

After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka: ‘just want to quit tennis’ after French Open quarterfinal defeat

After letting another big lead slip with an error-strewn performance at the French Open, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka felt like getting as far away from the courts as possible.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.

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

TIM Track will simulate roadway conditions to train police, IDOT

TIM stands for Traffic Incident Management.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Plumbing Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories

How to make a laundry room a more functional space

Homeowners can consider these tips to make laundry rooms more functional spaces.

3 weeks ago in Automotive Repair Expert, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories

A guide to road trip vehicle maintenance

Follow these road trip maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is road-ready.

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

U.S. attorney acknowledges speech to ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury as calls for his resignation mount

Defense demands DOJ pay attorneys’ fees, claiming ‘wide-ranging misconduct’ by prosecutors.

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

Illinois’ ‘swipe fee’ law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling

Banks get upper hand in yearslong fight after federal rule changes, court interpretation.

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

Cell-phone ban, loosening foreign language requirements among education bills to pass

Lawmakers expand in-state tuition, amend child care licensing.

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

Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs’ rotation

Cabrera was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 24 because of a blister on his right middle finger. Boyd is coming back from left knee surgery.