4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

IL Product Holiday Market returns the first weekend of December

A local holiday favorite returns with live music, free activities, and great products.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says

The Weeknd's lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, Live Nation said Thursday.

4 weeks ago in National

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families

Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.

4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas

A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America's entertainment mecca.

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

Petition-passing Pat Quinn is back

He proposes an extra three percent income tax after your first $1 million.

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

Claims of service dog abuse at Rochester High School go viral

The district stressed that the online comments in the TikTok video do not reflect the reality inside their schools.

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

LLCC named one of the top 200 U.S. community colleges

Lincoln Land Community College nominated for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

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

Donor support makes early breast cancer detection possible

Early detection is pivotal in saving lives, and thanks to donors, Lincoln Memorial Hospital was able to do so.

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

Meet Achilles — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Achilles is a very entertaining kitten!

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

CWLP offers bill assistance through ‘Project RELIEF’ program

Project RELIEF is here to assist those who struggle paying their utility bill. Learn how you can qualify for bill assistance

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

Meet Angus — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Animal Control kennels are full, and Angus has been waiting for a home for a long time.

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

University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines

Campuses see more new undergraduates, fewer international grad students.

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

Duckworth staffer dismissed in the wake of immigration accusations

Senator’s letter to ICE director states the employee acted without authority.

4 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Clinic welcomes experienced psychiatrist to staff

The HSHS happily brings in Dr. Ebuka Edwin Oduche to their new psychiatry clinic in Springfield.

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

Coroner: Human skull belongs to man missing since 2021

An investigation into the death of Kenneth P. Brown, 42, continues.

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

Prospect League coming to Decatur in summer of 2026

The owners of the Lucky Horseshoes also own a team in Quincy.