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Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Williamsville Public Library and Museum.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Williamsville Public Library and Museum seeing pay off of switching to solar panels

“When you look at $4,000 a year, when you're on a tight budget, that does make a big difference."

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter speaks at the State of Greater Springfield luncheon Tuesday, May 19, hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

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

Van Meter: Data centers are here to stay, like it or not

Van Meter says there have been data centers in Sangamon County for decades.

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

For the Illinois legislature, the end of the 2026 spring session is near

A state budget for FY 27 is the main thing lawmakers want to finish by Sunday night.

Military honor guard presenting folded American flag at gravesite as attendees watch during a memorial ceremony on a sunny day.

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

‘Every day is Memorial Day at Camp Butler’

Springfield military cemetery is one of fourteen authorized by President Lincoln in 1862.

Crime scene tape

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

Teen injured in Clinton shooting

A 16-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition.

Teresa -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

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

Meet Teresa — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Lovely, and ready to go home with you!

Astro -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

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

Meet Astro — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

A "strikingly handsome boy" in a shelter that is "completely full."

Golden hues sweep across the farm as the food-grade soybeans reach maturity. (Photo courtesy United Soybean Board)

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

Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.

Chicago’s 45th Ward Committeeman Michael Rabbitt and his wife Sarah celebrate the remaining charges being dropped against him and his co-defendants, also pictured, in the “Broadview Six” protest case. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)

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

After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.

Wrigley Field in Chicago

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

Slumping Cubs call up slugger Kevin Alcantara, leave 4-time Gold Glover Ian Happ out of lineup

“Kevin's on the roster,” Counsell said. “You know there are spots to get him in there.”

Night crime scene

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

Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Menard County

Police used a drone to help locate Justin Thornley, 31.

A woman having a stroke

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

Stroke awareness highlighted during ‘American Stroke Month’

As part of American Stroke Month, officials at Springfield Memorial Hospital are encouraging people to learn the warning signs of a stroke and take steps to reduce their risk factors before a medical emergency happens.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment

Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.

6 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.