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

2 dead, 5 hospitalized from severe weather in Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said three homes were destroyed after a tornado reportedly touched down in the northeastern part of Jefferson County.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Southeast fieldhouse coming soon to District 186 construction calendar

The three Springfield public high schools will share the fieldhouse.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Memorial therapist says simple steps help people stay active

Garrisson said setting realistic goals is key for people trying to become more active

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

Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American

Mawani and Hidalgo Ortiz lived in Chicago and Mexico City, according to Cate Taylor, a spokesperson for Mawani's family.

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Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

Awed guests shook hands with the Obamas against the backdrop of a colorful, 38-foot-tall painting depicting a map of Chicago stretching to the ceiling, inspired by Carl Sandburg’s 1914 poem about the city: “stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders.”

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

3-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews announces his retirement

Toews spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47.

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NWS: Second tornado in Springfield in a week last Wednesday, one of seven in region

Tornadoes also reported in Blue Mound, Pawnee, elsewhere.

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

Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup

The sellers' profit margins are really what are up for bid.

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Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

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

Registration for next school year in Springfield already underway

District 186 talks registration and supplies.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them

Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.

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

White Sox OF Pereira placed on 7-day concussion injured list after crashing into fence

After making the play, Pereira was down for a few minutes before leaving the field.

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As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago

The holiday — a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” — marks the day when U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in the Texas port city with the declaration of freedom in General Order No. 3.

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‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony

The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.

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

Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season

Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.

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

Severe storm causes extensive damage to elementary school

As rain continued after the roof was damaged, water poured into the building.

4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.

4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.