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1 week ago in Fall Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories

Go out of your gourd and visit a local pumpkin patch

Pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, pumpkin patches, and more!

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man arrested for knife incident involving woman at Walgreens

Malcolm Hill, 35, was arrested on charges of aggravated battery, unlawful use of a weapon, and aggravated assault.  Court records indicate Hill also faces a misdemeanor battery charge.

1 week ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

D-186 superintendent search: What’s your opinion?

Survey and focus groups will collect public input.

1 week ago in Music, Trending

Cardi releases highly anticipated ‘Am I the Drama?’ album

Seven years after her landmark debut "Invasion of Privacy," Cardi B has returned. And, in typical fashion, she's doing it with plenty of spectacle.

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pretrial Fairness Act: Illinois Democrats, Republicans mark 2 years without cash bail

GOP leaders said there are elements of this law that swing the pendulum of the justice system in favor of defendants.

Sen. Steve Stadelman, D-Caledonia, listens to debate in the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sale of Illinois newspapers puts new state law to the test

Illinois law requires media companies to provide four months of notice before sale

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) vehicle is parked in front of an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back

“We will not back down,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted Thursday on X, recirculating dramatic footage of arrests at a suburban Chicago home days earlier.

This vehicle was seen at the location of a recent Springfield shooting.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Springfield shooting

Looking for suspects in August 4 shooting.

The wrecking ball continues demolition of a smokestack at the former Pillsbury Plant.

1 week ago in Business, History, Local, Video, ZZZ App Top Stories

The beginning of the end: Smokestack comes down as first part of Pillsbury demolition begins

The Pillsbury factory, once a bustling center of food production, played a crucial role in the city's industrial history.

1 week ago in Sports

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.

Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

1 week ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’

"Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision," said Pritzker. 

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Challenger: U.S. Rep. Mary Miller is too conservative for central Illinois

Judy Bowlby of Dawson: More people are like me: moderate.

1 week ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Head of SIU Med to retire next year

Dr. Jerry Kruse will retire "on or about August 31, 2026."

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is pictured at a news conference in Springfield in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois to issue its own vaccine guidelines

Pritzker issues executive order in response to shakeups at CDC.

An electric vehicle charging station pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois

Attorney general sued for release of grant funding allocated by Biden-era law.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Clinton woman killed in DeWitt County crash identified

Schmidt was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:05 p.m. 

Beni Harmony

1 week ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Beni Harmony: WICS is trying to silence me

"Thank you for pushing the story out there and telling the truth. That's all Charlie would have wanted."

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4 hours ago in Entertainment

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery

Lincoln Land Community College

The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am--4pm September 29--October 31

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Sports

REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls

REO Speedwagon

Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”

2 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local

Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures

Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield