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

Expectations already sky-high for the NBA’s draft class of 2026, and the picks are still weeks away

“Since I’m in this draft class, I’m going to say we’re one of the best draft classes,” said Dybantsa, who led Division I men's college basketball in scoring this past season.

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

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

Utah will pick No. 2, Memphis will pick No. 3 and Chicago will pick No. 4.

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

Canvas is again a go at UIS

University advises everyone to still be vigilant.

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

D-186 hikes drivers ed fee 50 percent

Owen Marsh ribbon-cutting will be May 22.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

3 weeks ago in World

2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation

A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield police chief emphasizes wellness

A new gym, nutrition classes, and even yoga are part of it.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league's worst record this season.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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

Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria

During the incident, police said an explosion happened and a fire started in the unit the suspect was shooting from.

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

This kind of smoke alarm is not enough

A bill would outlaw the sale of detectors which do not have a sealed ten-year battery.

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

Goodbye, downtown Springfield parking meters

The parking meters being removed haven't had to be paid since 2020.

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

Free skin cancer screenings coming to Springfield

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but health experts say it is also one of the most preventable.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buscher launches re-election campaign

Big Labor gives mayor big start toward re-election.

4 weeks ago in World

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.

4 weeks ago in Sports

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.

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

Ridgely Elementary students honored in Illinois State Fair postcard contest

Students at Ridgely Elementary School were recognized during a special assembly celebrating young artists selected in the annual Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open

Novak Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open on Friday in his first match after two months out due to a right shoulder injury.