Star Courier

08/27/2026

“We want to make sure that Arlington Heights and Illinois have an opportunity, as well as Indiana, to put their best foot forward.” - Roger Goodell

While Bears' leadership recently said its 'sole focus' is to build a new stadium in Indiana, Roger Goodell said he recently met with Illinois lawmakers.

08/27/2026

The settlement was reached during a California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.

The settlement was reached during a California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states

08/27/2026

The Prairie State Energy Campus is one of nine remaining coal plants in Illinois, providing power to 2.5 million people.

A major Illinois power plant that serves 2.5 million people will be required to close by 2045 under state law.

08/27/2026

The decision was made following a 47-0 loss to Newman Central Catholic, a game in which Sherrard was missing numerous players due to mononucleosis.

The high school in the Three Rivers Conference has announced that it will play one more varsity game before dropping down to JV for the rest of 2026.

08/26/2026

Sunil Sharma, a Nepal tourism board spokesperson, told the Toronto Star the missing foreigners include 47 Americans, 34 from Australia, 33 from Britain and 24 from Canada.

At least 157 bodies have been recovered and hundreds remain missing in Nepal after flash floods hit the Himalayan nation.

08/26/2026

Actor Tim Curry had been suffering from health issues in recent years and told fans in 2025 that he still struggles with mobility after a 2012 stroke.

Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," has died. He was 80.

08/26/2026

Tammy disappeared Aug. 23, 1992, while traveling from Evanston, Illinois, to college in Grinnell, Iowa. She was expected to arrive that evening but never made it to campus.

Authorities are retesting evidence and seeking tips in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy J. Zywicki.

08/26/2026

President Donald Trump said he ordered U.S. flags to be lowered today in honor of country star Dolly Parton, who died yesterday at age 80.

Flags are set to be lowered this week in honor of Dolly Parton. Here's how long they'll stay at half-staff in Illinois.

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton, the “Queen of Country" singing icon with a personality as bold as her signature blond coif and rhinestone-encrusted outfits has died. She was 80 years old.

The legendary singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at 80. She leaves behind a iconic musical legacy.

08/25/2026

At least two people have died of measles in Pennsylvania, the state’s health department said Tuesday, adding that both individuals were unvaccinated.