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Chicago archbishop’s decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debate

“This decision risks causing grave scandal, confusing the faithful about the Church’s unequivocal teaching on the sanctity of human life,” Paprocki said in a statement.

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REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls

Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”

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

Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls

Such decisions are gut wrenching. It’s a financial strain to operate half-empty schools, but research shows kids often fare badly after closures.

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Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106

Sister Jean rose to the spotlight during Loyola Chicago's trip to the Final Four in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

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Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures

Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield

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Discussion Thursday on sports betting and mental health

The event is free and open to the public. 

4 weeks ago in National

Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27

The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

4 weeks ago in National

3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says

Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.

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Sherman residents and leaders fed up with damage caused by utility provider

Clatfelter said more than two dozen subcontractors have been starting projects all over the village, but are not completing them.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mosquitoes in Menard County test positive for West Nile Virus

Petersburg and Athens both had mosquitoes caught in traps that tested at the maximum level. 

4 weeks ago in National

Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course

The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

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

The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair welcomed over a million visitors

Springfield saw 723,079 fair goers and The Du Quoin State Fair saw 282,204 attendees!!

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

Office Max owner to be bought by holding company

The sale is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Community Connection’ scheduled for Monday of next week

You will have the chance to meet with the Mayor, Alderperson, and senior staff from key departments, and to have one-on-one conversations with reps from several City agencies.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sangamon County Clerk seeking re-election

Enhanced features online and mobile office hours are making requesting records easier.

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UIS named top public regional university

UIS also placed 10th among public regional universities in the Midwest

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Keep plumbing in mind when cooking up a kitchen remodel

Embarking on a kitchen remodel can be an exciting venture and homeowners may be eager to dive right in.

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Illinois home prices higher in August; home sales and inventory see year-over-year decline

The median price of a home in the Chicago metro area of $375,000 in August 2025 was 5.6 percent greater than the $355,000 in August 2024.