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4 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATED: Woman dead after shooting in Jacksonville
Police have not yet identified the victim or any suspects.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says
Miller has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with Chicago, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
5 days ago in Agriculture, Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.
5 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released
He also ordered Homeland Security to give notice to attorneys before releasing people from detention.
5 days ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
ICE agents detain five men on their way to work at a Du Quoin sawmill
This marks one of the first reported mass ICE enforcement actions this far south in Illinois.
5 days ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New liquor control and compliance portal launched by ILCC
Licensees are encouraged to register their ILogin account by February 18th.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Survey says Illinoians want safety reforms before driverless vehicles
Residents were surveyed in Cook County and the Metro East Area (Madison and St. Clair Counties).
5 days ago in Business, Education, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Girl Scout cookie sales are officially underway — including this year’s new flavor
Order online, or find a cookie seller in your area!
5 days ago in Business, Food Scene, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chain restaurant’s Springfield location closes
It's not clear why the restaurant closed.
6 days ago in Sports
Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
6 days ago in Sports
A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Sports
Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
6 days ago in Entertainment
After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead
Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Weekend Rundown, ZZZ App Top Stories
My Heart’s Downtown is designed to make you fall in love with Downtown Springfield all over again
My Heart's Downtown is a family-friendly event to celebrate local businesses and bring people back to Downtown Springfield.
6 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Owner of Adams St. building heavily damaged by fire to seek TIF funds for facade work
Owner was turned down for historic preservation tax credits.
6 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota sued Wednesday to try to block the planned funding cuts to programs that track disease outbreaks and study health outcomes of LGBTQ+ people and communities of color in major cities.
6 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn’t exactly mutual
The rapid growth of sports offerings on prediction markets — called event contracts — has captured the attention of the four major North American sports.
6 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session
Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s double-digit rate hike last year.
6 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record
Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.
6 days ago in National
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.
