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2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria
During the incident, police said an explosion happened and a fire started in the unit the suspect was shooting from.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
This kind of smoke alarm is not enough
A bill would outlaw the sale of detectors which do not have a sealed ten-year battery.
3 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Goodbye, downtown Springfield parking meters
The parking meters being removed haven't had to be paid since 2020.
3 days ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Free skin cancer screenings coming to Springfield
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but health experts say it is also one of the most preventable.
4 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Buscher launches re-election campaign
Big Labor gives mayor big start toward re-election.
5 days ago in World
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.
5 days ago in Sports
NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage
The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.
5 days ago in Agriculture, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Ridgely Elementary students honored in Illinois State Fair postcard contest
Students at Ridgely Elementary School were recognized during a special assembly celebrating young artists selected in the annual Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest.
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
5 days ago in Sports
Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open
Novak Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open on Friday in his first match after two months out due to a right shoulder injury.
5 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Judge: No early out for Grayson
Ex-cop who killed Sonya Massey will appeal.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
IL House GOP continues to talk property taxes
Rep Ugaste: Mega project bill shows Gov. Pritzker, legislative Dems are starting to catch on.
5 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
UIUC postpones finals and assignments amid widespread Canvas cybersecurity breach
University among thousands affected as vendor investigates data exposure impacting student access to coursework.
5 days ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Senate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school
Bill filed after Taylorville student was assaulted on bus.
5 days ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Carterville assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges
The charges stem from a tip the FBI received nearly 18 months ago.
5 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Conspiracy charge dismissed for ‘Broadview 6’ as other ICE protesters sue over post-arrest DNA collection
Defense continues push to see grand jury transcripts before trial on remaining charges.
5 days ago in IL State News, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks.
5 days ago in Business, IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Big Ten reports $1.47B in revenue for 2024-25, average $79.9M full-share payouts to member schools
The league reported roughly $1.47 billion in total revenue in its federal tax filing for the term running from July 2024 to June 2025, which covered the first year of westward expansion that brought in UCLA, USC, Washington and Oregon from the Pac-12.
5 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Two arrests in August homicide
The victim was Ayden Paige, 18, Rochester.
5 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, Farm, Food Scene, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Ribbon Cutting kicks off the 2026 Illinois Product Farmers Market Thursday night
The Illinois Product Farmers Market officially opened its 2026 season Thursday evening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
