4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Border Patrol official who is the face of Trump’s crackdown back in Chicago amid immigration raids

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker complained that he was not given notice that Bovino and additional Border Patrol agents were returning to the Chicago area on Tuesday. And he said he doesn’t know how long they’ll stay.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in grocery store robbery, carjacking

November 19 robbery at All Star Grocery in Springfield.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season

Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors

After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men's tennis during a remarkably successful seven-year partnership.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn

Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was "crazy" that Anthony Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is facing easily his biggest challenge yet.

4 weeks ago in World

Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero

Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a cup of coffee with a friend. Around him, a bloody massacre erupted as two gunmen targeted Jews during Hanukkah festivities at a park close to the shore.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Here are holiday events around the Springfield area

Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!

4 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Community radio revival

WQNA targeted for March return to airwaves.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker signs plan decoupling from federal tax policy to address Illinois budget deficit

"Look, remember that the purpose ultimately is to make sure that we can pay the bills in the state of Illinois and not be hampered by Donald Trump and the big ugly bill," Pritzker said in October.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

IHSA approves football playoff expansion of 48 teams per class, among other changes

Other changes outside of the football playoffs were also approved.

4 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

The most popular grocery items for Christmas in Illinois, according to Instacart

Instacart reports on Christmas trends and eggnog popularity in Illinois and across the country.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists

Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.

4 weeks ago in World

The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates

The Trump administration on Tuesday designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.

4 weeks ago in Sports

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash

FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts

Law raises money to allow Chicago-area transit agencies to avert financial disaster. Downstate passenger train service could also be helped.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois firearm deer numbers

2025 falls short of 2024.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New Year’s Eve celebration ideas for families

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tips to stay the course with a New Year’s resolution

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

How to stay healthy while traveling for the holidays

Travelers can look to various strategies to stay healthy when taking to the rails, roads or friendly skies this holiday season.