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3 days ago in Lifestyle
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.
3 days ago in Sports
Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he’s considering surgical options
Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while trying to keep the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and the two-time MVP quarterback was considering surgical options.
3 days ago in Sports
Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says
Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher's injury told The Associated Press on Sunday.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally …" and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78.
3 days ago in World
Australia to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre
Australian leaders promised Monday to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach.
4 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers
Jerry Costello II says latest aid package insufficient; warns of long-term impact.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local
The snow won’t last much longer, with highs in the 40’s on the way
Five inches or more of snow fell Saturday in most parts of Central Illinois.
4 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Snowfall doesn’t deter ‘Wreaths Across America’ from helping Camp Butler
As many as 890 wreaths were laid at Camp Butler Saturday.
4 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
It’s Flu Season. Find out common symptoms and how to treat them
Feeling sick? Here are some tips from Memorial Health's, Dr. Anna Richie.
5 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Teen dead after accident on I-55
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – An accident Saturday during the height of the snowfall in Springfield claimed the life…
5 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri, in 1925, and grew up “the class clown” in Danville, Illinois, while admiring and imitating the silent film comedians.
5 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Court blocks the release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in a Chicago-area crackdown
In the 2-1 opinion, the appeals court said Cummings overstepped his authority on the blanket release of the detainees without assessing each case individually.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
These and other stark reimaginings of Christ's birth are drawing praise and outrage as churches turn the Christmas tableau into a commentary on federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
6 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield man arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges
Drugs, a gun, and cash allegedly were found in Ballinger's home.
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.
6 days ago in Business, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
State grant money will help chamber put bigger focus on young adult jobs, retention
An initiative will involve high school and college-age students, in an effort to stay in Springfield.
6 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition
Physicians may write prescriptions for terminally ill patients to self-administer end-of-life medication.
6 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Suspect wanted in bar burglary
Atwood allegedly tried to steal money from video gaming machines.
6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Thursday snowfall met forecast expectations; Saturday snow in Springfield prompts emergency
Highs will be closer to freezing starting to Monday, after a couple nights of below zero lows.
