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1 week ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Call to revamp higher ed funding
Proposal would address lower birth rate.
1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Person rescued from balcony of apartment fire in Springfield
Springfield firefighters were called to the 400 block of Durkin Dr. around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
IL plan could help municipalities lower speed limits in urban areas
The Active Transportation Alliance said some of the most dangerous roadways are run by IDOT, and this bill would not impact them.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations
The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ
Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week
More than 34,000 fans expected as 16 teams compete at State Farm Center March 12–14.
2 weeks ago in Business, Education, Food Scene, History, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM
The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.
2 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Ball-Chatham Schools receive new sensory technology in elementary schools
The panels are installed in each of the schools' calming rooms.
2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Illiopolis burglary
$1,000 worth of tools stolen from a job site.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts
ABLE accounts allow people to save more money that can be used for their care.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois abortion clinics gain renewed support despite Republican, pro-life pushback
Abortion access is strengthened through independent clinics, recent funding measures.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction
Appeal challenges law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks
In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker last month called for a two-year “pause” on data center tax breaks, citing rising household electric bills.
2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US
The Illinois Statehouse so far has not moved on imposing a millionaire tax
2 weeks ago in Sports
Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history
Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance
Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.
2 weeks ago in Sports
MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches
It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right there? What if IKF sprinted to the plate instead of sliding?
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
2 weeks ago in National
2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
City is a step closer to buying this $445,000 armored truck
Williams wants budget cuts for all departments.
