6 days ago in Entertainment

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed

Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far

Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.

6 days ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

6 days ago in Agriculture, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Plea for Black farmers

Access to capital remains a problem.

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

Proposed parking fine increases could impact Downtown Springfield drivers

Under the proposed changes, the fine for exceeding the posted limit would increase to $20.

6 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mayors fight for funds

State continues to look their way to balance the budget.

7 days ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

38 Special to perform free concert at Illinois State Fair Grandstand

38 Special has brought their signature blast of guitar-driven southern rock to audiences around the world for over five decades.

7 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Stories of memories, and fate, at first-ever Illinois State Police Memorial Wall service

Also, plans are in the works for a new Memorial Park Visitor's Center.

7 days ago in Agriculture, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Senate GOP counters progressive message

Minority leader says Chicago mayor could do more.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Levitt AMP Springfield music series releases 2026 schedule. See the full lineup here

Food, live music, family fun, and more.

7 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Diesel fuel surges over $6 per gallon as prices continue to skyrocket

Fuel remains one of the highest operating costs in the industry, only second to labor costs.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in church thefts

Man allegedly stole items from local church.

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

‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses feds of keeping grand jury transcripts secret, reneging on dropping conspiracy charge

In new filings, attorneys say government is trying to ‘have its cake and eat it, too.'

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox acquire LHP Trevor Richards from the Phillies for cash considerations

Over a nine-year career, Richards has also played for the Marlins, Rays, Brewers, Blue Jays, Twins, Royals and Diamondbacks.

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

Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme

Sklarov was arrested in Chicago on Saturday on the indictment by a federal grand jury in New York City, prosecutors said.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

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

Mayor vetoes STAR ordinance, gets blowback

Ald. Williams accuses Buscher of being dishonest; Ald. Notariano reiterates disapproval of proposed "unelected" tourism district board.

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

Frito-Lay warehouse project on hold

McCrady says market for salty snacks is down.

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

100 Days Out: The Illinois State Fair countdown is on

IL State Fair food vendors give a taste of August.