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Lexi is the Animal Protective League Dog of the Week.

4 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Lexi — APL Dog of the Week

Lexi is both sweet and playful!

Aretha is the Animal Protective League Cat of the Week.

4 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Aretha — APL Cat of the Week

Aretha is gentle and likes to unwind.

Cortnie Stewart, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a 1997 car crash, looks up at her mother Judy Stegle at their home in Jonesboro, Illinois. A nearby nonprofit provided respite services to aid in her full-time care before closing as result of the budget impasse. (Julia Rendleman for CNI)

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

10 years after state budget impasse, human services in Illinois again brace for ‘tsunami’

Nonprofits hurt by impasse boosted budgets with federal funding — now endangered by Trump.

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

The grades are out on legislators and the environment

More than a third of state lawmakers scored 100 percent on IL Environmental Council scorecard.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a television interview at the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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

DHS Secretary Noem confirms more ICE resources are heading to Chicago for immigration crackdown

“We’ve already had ongoing operations with ICE in Chicago... but we do intend to add more resources to those operations,” Noem said during an appearance CBS News' ”Face the Nation."

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

Pritzker to ‘Face the Nation’: Guard not wanted, Trump is an ‘authoritarian’

Pritzker: "It's clear that, in secret, they're planning...well, it's an invasion, with U.S. troops."

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

American Airlines Adds New Flights at Capital Airport

This enhanced schedule provides passengers earlier access to Chicago O’Hare International Airport

This early photograph now digitized by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum depicts John Wilkes Booth and the devil.

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

Assassin, devil together in latest ALPLM upload

19th Century social media is part of "Picturing Lincoln."

The Chicago city skyline is seen from Diversey Harbor, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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

Chicago mayor defies Trump’s immigration crackdown plan for the city

The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents “amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government.”

Latonian Johnson faces charges of Murder and Attempted Murder.

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

Decatur man arrested after 10-day search following stabbing death

Man allegedly stabbed and killed one woman, stabbed and injured her two children.

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4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Traveling for Labor Day? Here’s what to expect according to AAA

Gas prices are down and the roads will be busy!

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

Community college bachelor’s degree idea is not dead

Guv: Demand is greater than supply for some specialties.

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

Ford named head cheer coach at UIS

Ford is the former Rochester High School cheer coach.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes players warm up in the outfield on a hot day.

4 weeks ago in History, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

The old ballpark comes full circle

"Reservoir Park" was built in 1925 by a community group starved for baseball.

Jason Hurst is the new Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager.

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

Hurst named Lucky Horseshoes Field Manager for 2026 season

Jason Hurst has managerial experience for other teams and leagues.

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

Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban

Case seeks to overturn recent ruling by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong runs to first base after hitting a single against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports

MLB hitters swinging at first pitches at highest rate since 1988

While there are some pitches missing from the data before the 2000 season, the percentage for each of the last two years is the highest such number since it was 32.6% in 1988.

The Chicago city skyline is seen from Diversey Harbor, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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

Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown

The Trump administration asked the military this week for use of the Naval Station Great Lakes, north of Chicago, to support immigration enforcement.

4 weeks ago in World

Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery

Lincoln Land Community College

The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am--4pm September 29--October 31

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Sports

REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls

REO Speedwagon

Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”

2 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local

Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures

Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield