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2 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
State grant money helps tear down Pillsbury plant, can help others
$30 million-plus available in funds that can help the Pillsbury plant and others.
15 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Premiering Friday … Scheels Sports Park
Softball tournament inaugurates dome during "soft opening."
16 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cop’s testimony, judge’s instructions influenced outcome of Sonya Massey murder case
“This is not unusual,” Andrew Leipold, who teaches criminal law at University of Illinois College of Law, said of the jury's alternatives.
19 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois school report card continues to show wide achievement gaps
First report under new scoring system shows higher proficiency rates, uneven performance.
19 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Illinois is on your side’: Pritzker acts to aid IL farmers hurt by rising costs, tariffs
Many Illinois farmers are saying that rising costs and tariffs are threatening their livelihood.
19 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lawmakers advance bill allowing public officials to conceal personal information
The move comes amid a rise in threats and harassment against those in elected office.
19 hours ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois High School Football Poll
Class 8A Rank School Total Points Previous 1. Chicago (Mount Carmel) (11) (9-0) 110 1 2. Park Ridge (Maine South)…
19 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over ICE protests outside Chicago
"This is a political prosecution and a gross attempt at silencing dissent, a right protected under the First Amendment."
20 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Appeals court blocks order requiring Bovino to brief judge on Chicago immigration sweeps
Bovino told Fox News that he was eager to talk to Ellis.
20 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations
Van Hollen was joined by U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Alex Padilla of California, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, and six others.
20 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sonya Massey’s mom on Grayson verdict: ‘I can’t wait until he goes to Hell’
Responses to the verdict were less than pleasant.
22 hours ago in Sports, Trending
IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh
The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.
22 hours ago in National
US stocks slip as Wall Street sees both good and bad in Big Tech profits, US-China relations
he U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.
22 hours ago in Features
The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s an unprecedented space streak: 25 years of people…
22 hours ago in National, Trending
Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them
President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.
22 hours ago in National
China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says
China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
What to Stream: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Florence + the Machine, &TEAM, ‘Sorry, Baby’ and ‘Hedda’
"Jurassic World Rebirth" roaring and snarling on Peacock and Florence + the Machine's latest Halloween-ready album, "Everybody Scream," are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
Janelle Monáe embraces HalloQueen role, creating an empire where art and freedom collide in October
"It's really about community for me," Monáe said backstage with The Associated Press before performing a 20-minute set. "We love the ritualistic nature of what Halloween means: being with your friends, embracing your magic and celebrating that together."
22 hours ago in Sports
Dodgers’ 18-inning victory averages 11.31M viewers in US, falls short of “Monday Night Football”
Monday night's 18-inning marathon between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series averaged 11.31 million viewers in the U.S. according to Nielsen, Fox and MLB.
22 hours ago in National
New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity
The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.