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Are men's wedding cloaks the next big thing in fashion?

1 week ago
A viral TikTok showing Philadelphia Eagles tight end Kylen Granson wearing a white cloak at his wedding has ignited a conversation about men’s self-expression in formalwear — and it all started in the Chicago home studio of fashion designer Josh Kercher.
Alex Barton

Illinois State trooper charged with distribution, possession of child sex abuse material

1 week ago
DEERFIELD, Ill. — An Illinois State trooper has been charged in federal court for alleged distribution and possession of child sex abuse material. Colin Gruenke, 37, of Deerfield, is facing two federal counts of distributing child pornography and possessing child pornography. Federal authorities searched his home on a warrant Wednesday following a months-long investigation that [...]
Andy Koval

Illinois scientists reassess threatened species for first time in nearly 40 years

1 week ago
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- For the first time in nearly four decades, a team of Illinois scientists reassessed the endangered or threatened status of plants in the state. The team, led by researchers from the University of Illinois, found that although three plant species have been wiped out in the Illinois, many others are faring [...]
Molly Sweeney