2 days ago in Entertainment

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

2 days ago in National

3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says

Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.

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

Sherman residents and leaders fed up with damage caused by utility provider

Clatfelter said more than two dozen subcontractors have been starting projects all over the village, but are not completing them.

2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mosquitoes in Menard County test positive for West Nile Virus

Petersburg and Athens both had mosquitoes caught in traps that tested at the maximum level. 

3 days ago in National

Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course

The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.

3 days ago in Sports

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

3 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair welcomed over a million visitors

Springfield saw 723,079 fair goers and The Du Quoin State Fair saw 282,204 attendees!!

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

Office Max owner to be bought by holding company

The sale is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Community Connection’ scheduled for Monday of next week

You will have the chance to meet with the Mayor, Alderperson, and senior staff from key departments, and to have one-on-one conversations with reps from several City agencies.

3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sangamon County Clerk seeking re-election

Enhanced features online and mobile office hours are making requesting records easier.

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

UIS named top public regional university

UIS also placed 10th among public regional universities in the Midwest

3 days ago in Plumbing Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories

Keep plumbing in mind when cooking up a kitchen remodel

Embarking on a kitchen remodel can be an exciting venture and homeowners may be eager to dive right in.

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

Illinois home prices higher in August; home sales and inventory see year-over-year decline

The median price of a home in the Chicago metro area of $375,000 in August 2025 was 5.6 percent greater than the $355,000 in August 2024.

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

UPDATE: Blaming Trump, Pritzker orders agency heads to salt away 4 percent of current year’s budgets

Sen. McClure calls governor a "total phony."

3 days ago in Sports

The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons

The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

3 days ago in Sports

Lions run over the Ravens, sack Lamar Jackson 7 times in a 38-30 win over Baltimore

Punishing all night — and tricky when they had to be — the Detroit Lions battered the Baltimore Ravens with a performance that epitomized everything they've become under coach Dan Campbell.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tracking the ticks

The danger in Illinois is the lone star tick, which can render you allergic to meat.

3 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New speakeasy opening soon in Taylorville

"When we purchased the building and started renovating it, we fell in love with the basement and thought it would make a great speakeasy."

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

The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant

“The administration did intervene to block U.S. Steel’s decision to idle the Granite City Works plant, with the threat of the president invoking his golden share authority,” the White House said.

4 days ago in Sports

CeeDee Lamb has high ankle sprain that could sideline star Cowboys receiver multiple games

The Dallas Cowboys say CeeDee Lamb sustained a high ankle sprain in a 31-14 loss to Chicago, an injury that figures to sideline the star receiver at least one game and possibly more.