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3 days ago

Group support is available for cancer patients

Expert: You'll be glad you joined a cancer support group.

4 days ago

‘A crisis for the nation’: ICE accountability commission continues to seek solutions

Commissioners set to review actions of key Trump officials, at Pritzker’s request.

4 days ago

2nd Senate debate: Democrats talk fighting Trump, restoring trust in government

Federal minimum wage rate injects new division into race.

4 days ago

Tailor sworn in to Illinois Supreme Court

He previously served as an associate judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County between 2003 and 2021, where he was assigned to the traffic municipal, domestic relations, law, and chancery divisions. 

4 days ago

White Sox players embrace higher expectations after young core showed promise last season

The White Sox used some of the financial flexibility they got in the Robert deal to sign veteran reliever Seranthony Domínguez. He figures to close for them.

4 days ago

David Robertson, a World Series champion and All-Star, retires after 17-year MLB career

Robertson totaled at least 34 saves from 2014-16 playing for the Yankees and Chicago White Sox.

4 days ago

Federal government halts involuntary student loan collections

The delay gives people who are delinquent or in default more time to find a rehabilitation plan or consolidate their loans.

4 days ago

Research study explores CBD use for those with ADHD, autism

"Patients in the autistic community in Israel have been using cannabis as a medicine for quite some time. it is considered safe and effective as a treatment for patients," said Paul Armentano, deputy director of NORML. 

4 days ago

Former SPD cop sentenced to jail time in near-fatal DUI accident, prosecutors wanted years in prison

Questions arose during sentencing about whether Michael Egan was truly sorry.

4 days ago

District 186: Nominate your favorite teacher for Educator of the Year

Horace Mann awards teachers and administrative staff for excellence in their work.

5 days ago

Record snowfalls in Illinois history

Stacker compiled a list of the biggest snowfalls in Illinois history using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.

5 days ago

One person dead following fire in Jacksonville

A 66-year-old man was found inside the home and pronounced dead at the scene.

5 days ago

Local Lutheran Church official arrested for child porn production

As of Thursday night, Mohr was still listed on their website as president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Central Illinois District.

5 days ago

The Muni: Take steps into becoming an actor at our upcoming workshop

Saturday at 10am, your chance to become a stage actor awaits you at the Hoogland Center

6 days ago

Sean Grayson’s sentencing hearing sparked a rally for Sonya Massey

A group of people in support of Massey chant outside the Sangamon County complex.

6 days ago

Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names

The law requires nonprofits to get party’s permission to use names

6 days ago

Illinois vs. Trump: One lawsuit a week

A look at Illinois’ 51 lawsuits against the Trump administration

6 days ago

Woman who stole identities to work in health care is sentenced to 6-plus years in prison

Authorities said Gallarzo left Michigan in 2024 while awaiting her sentence and worked in the Chicago area as a physician's assistant under the license and identity of another person.

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With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

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‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.