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3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lawmakers ‘ready to move’ on transit reform, but funding agreement remains elusive
Chicago-area transit agencies face funding shortfall beginning in mid-2026.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chronic Wasting Disease notification system to debut statewide
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease in the central nervous system of deer and elk.
3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
This year’s MacArthur Foundation’s ‘genius’ award winners hold a mirror up to our world
One of the winners is from Illinois.
3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Man charged with Monday murder ordered to remain jailed
Rod White, 57, will be back in court October 16.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trump says Illinois governor and Chicago mayor should be jailed as they oppose Guard deployment
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson, when asked what crimes the president believed Pritzker and Johnson had committed, failed to identify any, but she said they “have blood on their hands" and pointed to Chicago Police Department reports that at least five people were killed and 25 shot over the weekend.
3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Springfield pharmacy robbery
Prescription drugs taken from a local CVS.
3 weeks ago in Business, Local Experts, Marketing and Advertising Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories
Why radio’s intimacy makes it a powerful advertising platform for businesses
Listeners often feel like they “know” their favorite radio personalities.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan
More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series
The Seattle Mariners are on the brink of a spot in the AL Championship series for the first time in 24 years. Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and Seattle beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep
Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for public television stations suffering from cuts in federal funding.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots and Raye to present at Rock Hall
A glittering list of music figures will help present awards at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year, including Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots, Missy Elliott and Raye.
3 weeks ago in National
Comey will make first court appearance in Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday in a Justice Department criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago.
3 weeks ago in National
Hurricane Priscilla moves along Mexico in the Pacific as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
Hurricane Priscilla weakened in the Pacific as it moved Wednesday along the west coast of Mexico while Tropical Storm Jerry in the Atlantic was expected to strengthen on a track for the Leeward Islands, forecasters said.
3 weeks ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois' Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data
Instacart reports on the top Halloween candy in Illinois and across the country.
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Public commenters allege unequal punishment
Charlie Kirk critic departs city job while N-word user is suspended.
3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sheriff: 3 juveniles killed in overnight crash in Christian Co.
Police said only one vehicle was involved in the crash.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways
As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.
3 weeks ago in World
Priscilla nears major hurricane status as new tropical storm forms in the Atlantic
Hurricane Priscilla neared Category 3 status on Tuesday in the Pacific as a new tropical storm formed in the Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
3 weeks ago in National
National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump’s latest move to send troops to cities
National Guard members from Texas were at an Army Reserve center in Illinois on Tuesday, the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration's plan to send troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
