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Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach names foundation director
As Foundation Director, Oldenburg will lead the strategy and implementation of all fundraising efforts for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach.
36 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Democrats seeking to capitalize on Trump-driven chaos during election year session.
46 minutes ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Retail scholarship challenge launched by Illinois Retail Merchants Association
The competition is the first of its kind in the state, and open to all Illinois high school seniors with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and making an impact.
1 hour ago in History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinoisans invited to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday through service
Volunteers can log hours with Serve Illinois and receive a commemorative certificate throughout 2026.
1 hour ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Caleb Williams and the Bears see bigger things in store after making strides under Ben Johnson
“To bring life, to bring joy, to bring excitement, to being a Chicago Bears fan, to be able to cheer for us,” Williams said Monday.
1 hour ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Jonathan Toews gets standing ovation in return to Chicago with the Winnipeg Jets
Toews waved and patted his heart as he was showered with cheers and chants of “Jonny! Jonny!” during a timeout in the first period. It was his first game at the United Center since he signed with the Jets on July 1.
4 hours ago in National
The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
4 hours ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
4 hours ago in Sports
Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City
Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.
4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.
5 hours ago in Sports
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21.
6 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Four for the GOP guv ballot
Bailey: Low turnout hurt me in 2022.
7 hours ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
No vote yet on District 186 superintendent selection
A school board member discusses the hiring process for superintendent.
7 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday
Magnitude 3.8 centered near Pana and Taylorville.
8 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Durbin, other politicians take weekend trip to Denmark; Budzinski wants federal focus on domestic issues
Senator says lawmakers tried to assure allies in light of threat to Greenland; Rep. Budzinski says there are too many domestic problems for President Trump to spent time on Greenland and Venezuela.
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats
"In a crash, that padding will compress, then cause the straps to get too loose, which could put the child at risk for severe injury."
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
MLK speaker preaches unity
Miss America 2003, Urbana native Erika Harold, is a two-time Republican candidate.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected
Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.
