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3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
City: No plan to replace grocery tax
Budget season is underway.
3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
HSHS hosts healthcare bootcamp for high schoolers
A select group of juniors and seniors gets to pick the different jobs they may be interested in and see what that job may look like.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
ISP highlights progress in fight against human trafficking during awareness month
“If we think we’re immune and that does not happen here, we’re kidding ourselves,” Kelly said. “That crime is real. The victims are real. We need to help them.”
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Senate GOP rips new energy law
High utility bills? Blame Gov. Pritzker.
3 weeks ago in World
Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
A top Danish official said Wednesday that a "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after holding highly anticipated White House talks with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Oregon QB Dante Moore says he’ll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft. Moore, 20, announced his decision on Wednesday on ESPN.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March
The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that Dell Curry — the father of Stephen and Seth Curry — will get his No. 30 retired in a ceremony on March 19 when the team plays host to the Orlando Magic.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals
Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6.
3 weeks ago in National
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
City Council discusses the budget for the next fiscal year
The next fiscal year's budget is undergoing hearings, the final hearing prior to decision is next week on January 22
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois installs largest video display in college football at Memorial Stadium
Massive Daktronics videoboard and LED upgrades set to debut ahead of the 2026 season.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Cook County chief judge to issue report that could guide new legislation.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bears coach Ben Johnson offers no apologies for profane postgame speech
Coach Ben Johnson made his feelings clear. He repeatedly yelled a profanity directed at the Packers to start his postgame pep talk.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states
Two previous efforts by Trump to cut off some funding for sanctuary jurisdictions were shut down by courts.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
The high court ruled 7-2 that candidates like Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. have the legal right to such challenges, even if the ballots have little effect on the race.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chicago Cubs finalize contract with All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman
Bregman gets $35 million annually, with $15 million deferred this year and in 2029, $10 million each in 2027 and 28, and $20 million in 2030.
3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Grandview to build ‘sports complex,’ in part, with state grant money
Two Springfield projects also getting OSLAD money.
3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
SPD: Gang violence investigation nets 5 arrests, 11 guns seized this week
Police do say that they have conducted "proactive details and served search warrants on known gang members within the city."
3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in November downtown damage incident
November, 2025 incident caused $10,000 in damage.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals, adding an accomplished veteran to a team trying to return to the playoffs for the first time since a surprise World Series run in 2023.
