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The Elite Eight: Who Really Has a Shot at the 2026 Title

March 28, 2026

In the final eight of the 2026 NCAA tournament, every team is fighting for a Final Four spot. Michigan faces Tennessee in a clash that could decide the national champion. Arizona, led by big men and explosive play, is set to battle Purdue’s high‑scoring offense. Illinois, once a sleeper, no

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Big Ten Battle: Iowa’s Upset Journey Meets Illinois’ Defense

March 28, 2026

Iowa entered the Elite Eight as a 9‑seed, having stunned several top teams to reach this stage for the first time since 2018. They knocked out a No. 1 seed and beat higher‑ranked opponents like Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska along the way. Illinois arrived as a 3‑seed after a solid defensive perform

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Elite Eight Showdowns: Who Plays, When and Where

March 28, 2026

The 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is almost finished, with the Elite Eight set to decide who moves on to the Final Four. Saturday night kicks off in the South Region, where the third‑seeded Illinois team will take on the ninth‑seeded Iowa squad at 6:09 p. m. Eastern Time. Later that ev

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Future Stars: Who Will Advance to Indy?

March 28, 2026

The Sweet 16 has finished, and the next round is already shaping up. Four teams still vie for a spot in the Final Four, and the games have been intense on both Thursday and Friday. All three top‑seeded teams survived their matchups. Duke held off St. John’s after a strong second half, Illinois be

environment

Quincy Moves to Replace Firefighter Gear After Chemical Danger Found

March 28, 2026

The city council approved a $2. 65 million plan to buy new protective clothing for its 270 firefighters after tests showed that their current gear contains harmful PFAS chemicals. These substances, known as “forever chemicals, ” do not break down in the body and can raise cancer risks. Firefig

opinion

Iran Deal Revisited: What Went Wrong

March 28, 2026

The 2015 deal stopped Iran from building nuclear weapons. It let the U. S. , EU, and UN lift sanctions. Iran got its money back and agreed to cut its nuclear stockpile. The plan worked for a year. Secretary Kerry said the agreement had stopped Iran’s threat without war. The deal include

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Big Ten Showdown and Arizona's Strong Run Highlight Elite Eight Matchups

March 28, 2026

The Elite Eight stage is set with two intriguing games set for Saturday night, featuring a mix of familiar rivalries and dominant performances. In Houston, the South Region final will pit two Big Ten teams against each other, a rare occurrence in the tournament's later stages. Illinois and Iowa, bot

crime

Cocaine Money Mixer Now Runs Legal Weed Stores

March 27, 2026

A 42‑year‑old man who helped a Mexican drug ring move more than $300, 000 in cash is still running a chain of legal cannabis shops in Illinois. The man was caught in 2021 when delivery men, carrying grocery bags that were actually stacks of money, knocked on his door in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.

politics

Gulf States Push for More Than a Ceasefire with Iran

March 27, 2026

The Gulf countries have told the United States that stopping fighting is not enough. They want a deal that keeps Iran from using missiles, drones and other weapons against their energy sites and shipping lanes. The Gulf leaders also want guarantees that the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of

technology

Trump Boosts Tech Team with New Co‑Chair

March 27, 2026

The President has added David Sacks, known for his work on AI and cryptocurrency, to lead the new Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The council was created by an executive order this week to bring top scientists and tech leaders together and guide national policy. Sacks will now work wi