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The Lincoln Library celebrates it’s 140th birthday
Cake, history, and a time capsule from 1976 will be opened, all to celebrate the 140th birthday of the Springfield Public Library.
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be coming up soon
Get your applications in soon so you can reserve your spot.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
White Sox are counting on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to add pop to their lineup
Chicago expects Murakami, who turns 26 on Monday, to deliver in a big way after signing a $34 million, two-year contract in late December.
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Cavs acquire Ellis and Schroder in 3-team trade with Kings and Bulls, AP source says
A person familiar with the trade said Saturday night that the Chicago Bulls will get forward Dario Saric from Sacramento along with two second-round picks.
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White Sox acquire right-hander Jordan Hicks from Boston for prospect Gage Ziehl
“He’s got a chance to really impact our starting rotation this year,” Getz said.
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Canada’s Stellato-Dudek withdraws from Olympic figure skating team event due to injury
The 42-year-old Stellato-Dudek, who was born in the Chicago suburbs, has represented Canada since teaming up with Deschamps before the 2019 season.
7 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Ring doorbell donation
Amazon has donated 1,000 of the devices to Illinois survivors of domestic violence.
10 hours ago in National
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.
10 hours ago in National
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.
10 hours ago in National
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.
10 hours 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.
10 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.
10 hours ago in National, Trending
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.
11 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Aldermen fed up with NAPA
Auto parts contractor wants another $1.9M.
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Rogers prepares to take the helm at CWLP
Data centers pose a new challenge.
14 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
The future of school funding
Schools no longer have covid funds to rely on.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Group support is available for cancer patients
Expert: You'll be glad you joined a cancer support group.
2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘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.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
2nd Senate debate: Democrats talk fighting Trump, restoring trust in government
Federal minimum wage rate injects new division into race.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
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.
