22 hours ago in Entertainment

Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall

Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.

22 hours ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play

Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Glitch — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Glitch can become your new bestie!

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Kelli & Kerri — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

Take them home together!

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend

"Rolling Laughs" is the new mobile open mic venue!

2 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.

2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews

From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Quarterback RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern in 2027

"Excited for the next step and ready to get to work," Day posted in a message thanking coaches and family.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

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Canvas is again a go at UIS

University advises everyone to still be vigilant.

2 days ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

D-186 hikes drivers ed fee 50 percent

Owen Marsh ribbon-cutting will be May 22.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

2 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield police chief emphasizes wellness

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

2 days 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.

2 days 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.