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2 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Council guts, passes BOS expansion resolution
Ex-alderman and ex-mayor voice concerns.
12 hours ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Christian County man denied pretrial release after not guilty plea for shaking a child
21-year-old Bryan Klee faces between 6 to 30 years in prison if found guilty.
12 hours ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Macoupin County man sentence to 16 years for child sexual abuse materials
38-year-old Jacob Rogers was arrested in April 2022 and sentenced Tuesday after a guilty plea.
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé
Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.
15 hours ago in Sports
Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
The records keep coming for Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday and match Novak Djokovic's record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory.
15 hours ago in Sports, Trending
30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.
15 hours ago in National
Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
15 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Tracy speaks to manufacturers, merchant groups in Springfield
"Don't vote crazy; vote for Tracy!"
17 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Transit project continues moving on, Van Meter says
Sangamon County Board Chair, Andy Van Meter stopped by the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to give us some insider on all the projects that are coming to the capital city.
17 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘One of America’s most beloved legacy brands’ is looking at locating in Springfield
HoneyBaked Ham is looking at opening more locations in a number of states, including Illinois.
18 hours ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Big House Ballgame at Old Joliet Prison kicks off Route 66 festivities
The Joliet Slammers played the Gateway Grizzlies before fans celebrating Illinois and Hollywood history.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)
Museums, diners and roadside attractions spruce up as the ‘Mother Road’ turns 100.
19 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Remembering the fallen
One line-of-duty death is still one too many, says fire marshal spokesman.
20 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Judge delays decision on special prosecutor for ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ to review new developments
Judge seeks assurances from Cook County State’s Attorney that nonviolent crimes would also be investigated.
20 hours ago in History, IL State News, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
White Sox legend Dick Allen takes center stage in new documentary series
Historian Dr. David Fletcher highlights Allen’s impact on baseball, civil rights, and Chicago sports history.
20 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier
Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America's Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.
21 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bears undrafted rookie receiver Squirrel White retires
The move comes after White participated in rookie minicamp over the weekend.
22 hours ago in National
US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.
22 hours ago in Sports
What might LeBron James do next? He has plenty of options for next season and beyond
LeBron James has options. He could stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. He could decide to join another team. He could even retire and end the longest career in NBA history. He knows all this. He just doesn't know the answer.
22 hours ago in Sports
2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving
The Buffalo Bills' first regular-season game in their new stadium will be against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 and will kick off Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" schedule. The matchup was one of three announced by the NFL on Monday as NBC, Fox and Prime Video made their upfront presentations to advertisers.