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

UPDATE: Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in deal with prosecutors

Known locally as the “Chapitos,” or “little Chapos,” Joaquin Guzman Lopez and his brother, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, are accused of running a faction of the Sinaloa cartel.

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

Prairie Farms recalls fat free milk over cleaning agent concern

The milk was sold in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, but not likely in Springfield.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can’t have

Spot & Tango reports on safe holiday foods for dogs, warning against harmful items and how to include pets in festive celebrations responsibly.

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

Former Ameren owner settles with Illinois Attorney General on 10-year-old price-fixing allegations

One-time credits on Ameren power bills to be made this month.

3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

WICS Meteorologist promoted to mornings

The change comes as another meteorologist leaves the station.

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

Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report

Cuts target Medicaid, infrastructure and all levels of education.

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

Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January

The ICC approved a $73 million rate increase for the utility.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Three rescued from central Springfield apartment fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries

Whether you prefer something naughty, like the animated movie "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" or nice, like classics "The Sound of Music" and "Home Alone," streamers, cable and broadcast networks offer up festive choices in December.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones

The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

3 weeks ago in World

Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia's president urged more action to confront the changing climate.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3 weeks ago in National

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

The Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer Alina Habba in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she is disqualified, a federal appeals court said Monday.

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

Pritzker signs bill increasing weight limit for electric, hydrogen trucks

Some argue this law would put an unfair burden on downstate counties that have more roads and bridges.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ameren reminding customers to stay vigilant for scams around the holidays

Helm said the easiest way to spot a scam is by the urgency with which they need money or personal information.

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

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect Monday, as Saturday’s snow sets record

Maybe a couple more inches of snow Monday.

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

An election in which second choice could be OK

UI prof has studied "ranked choice voting."

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

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm

About 300 flights into and out of O’Hare had been canceled by early evening, while about 1,600 had been delayed, according to the tracking site FlightAware.