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Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

Team physician Michael Terry said Bedard is expected "to make a full recovery in an approximate timeline of four months.”

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IDOT opens new home for Materials Testing and Research Center in Springfield

The new $63 million facility replaces an older, smaller facility.

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Illinois State Representative from Champaign indicted, accused of wire fraud, lying to FBI

The Ammons couple is accused of getting state grants for organizations, then profiting from them.

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

Fire continues at recycling plant near downtown Springfield

A cause has not been officially disclosed.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item

Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.

6 days ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

6 days ago in National

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.

6 days ago in Sports

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.

6 days ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark

Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.

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‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced

"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.

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Memories of the Mother Road at Ace Sign Co. Rt. 66 Museum

The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.

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Springfield City Council approves Flock license plate reader contract, with changes

More council discussion about what data can and can't be used, saved, or accessed by Flock.

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‘Alice in Wonderland’…in England…in World War II

'Alice by Heart' is being performed by Active and Creative Teen Theatre (ACTT).

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‘Complete shock:’ Family shares memories of man found dismembered in Lake Mattoon

As the investigation unfolds, Mann said she wants people to know who Turner really was.

7 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Riverton man to remain jailed following child porn arrest

Thadeus Rogers, 30, was arrested last week.

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NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration

Zilisch joined fellow drivers Carson Hocevar and Jesse Love for a music video as part of a collaboration between NASCAR and the Stones ahead of the band's 25th studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” which comes out on Friday.

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Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel

Emanuel is a former Chicago Mayor.

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Max Homa gets in the British Open because of a short putt someone else missed

Happened thanks to Illinois' John Deere Classic.

7 days ago in Sports

Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension

Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.