1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial

's longtime chief executive was the star witness at a New York antitrust trial Thursday, defending the dominant position...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

ABC’s ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation adds to franchise’s long history of controversy

ABC's decision to cancel a completed season of "The Bachelorette" marks the latest controversy in a franchise that has repeatedly faced

2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Peoria lawmaker on his years with Chavez

Koehler: "I just don't know how he lived with himself."

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Thousands rally for life

They are unhappy that state is a blue island.

2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Gas prices continue rising, food truck businesses feel the strain

"We typically prepare for it, but with them skyrocketing so quickly, it was something that kind of hit us the wrong way," Cohn said.

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State Farm to move all Bloomington workers to Corporate South by 2027

State Farm CEO Jon Farney said the company is unsure what will happen to those facilities. 

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

Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller

Four Democrats fought to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza.

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Companies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rules

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled state wage law does not include certain federal exclusions.

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Lawyers say D.C. court’s decision striking down large-capacity magazine ban should be applied to Illinois

Raoul’s office argues a federal appeals court isn’t bound by the decision.

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Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration

Named after the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, the act aims to increase youth voter registration.

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Bailey says campaign will focus on Chicago area after rough primary night in suburbs

Republicans seeking unity as party seeks to reverse decade of statewide losses.

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AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

Here's a look at one of baseball's most unpredictable divisions heading into opening day.

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NL Central Preview: Loaded Cubs going for the division title, but Brewers and Reds are lurking

Bregman is hoping to lead the Chicago Cubs to their first Central title since 2020 after signing a $175 million, five-year contract with the North Siders in free agency.

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The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say

Gracey never returned to the room he was renting with friends, according to family members who live in the suburb of Elmhurst, about 19 miles (31 kilometers) west of Chicago.

2 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS tenure-track faculty vote to authorize strike

The strike authorization vote came Thursday at the same time the University of Illinois Board of Trustees was holding their monthly board meeting in the UIS Student Union.

3 days ago in World

World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.

3 days ago in World

Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel before pulling back, and stocks sink worldwide

Stock markets fell sharply worldwide after another leap for oil prices hiked the pressure even higher on the global economy. Brent crude, the international standard, briefly rose above $119 per barrel Thursday morning before pulling back to $110, which is still 3.2% up from the prior day.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.