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The Animal Protective League was all but completely destroyed after Wednesday night's severe weather.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

APL buildings ‘totaled,’ says head, but all pets are safe

APL will likely rebuild, but now can you help in the meantime?

The tornado outlook for Wednesday, June 11. Areas lined or in hash marks indicate the most likely areas for tornadoes.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

More severe weather on the way Thursday night in Springfield area, says NWS

NWS: More severe weather 6-9 p.m. Thursday with "enhanced" risk.

Smiling man in a black suit and gold tie, head-and-shoulders portrait against a blue backdrop.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New IL GOP chair hopes for gains

Bob Grogan says Democrats are still big spenders.

2 weeks ago in National

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?

2 weeks ago in Sports

Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner

Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the draw on Thursday because of a knee injury she sustained in a singles match against Karolina Pliskova in the last 16 on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

Parts of downed trees litter the parking lot and entrance at Capitol Media Group early Thursday.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night

Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced to a year in prison

Sean Rondeau had also committed fraud over a decade ago.

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2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries on a motorbike

A motorbike collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of North Daniel and East Carpenter.

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2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New study raises questions about health risks near industrial waste facilities

Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.

State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, speaks on her Medicaid bill on the House floor on May 31, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes

State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.

A judge released transcripts of the grand jury proceedings that led to the indictment of the “Broadview Six.” One juror told prosecutors he saw the case as a “crock of s—t.” (Capitol News Illinois illustration; text highlight and enlargement added to court transcript, contents otherwise unaltered)

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Crock of s—’: Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with government’s case against ‘Broadview Six’

Highly anticipated transcripts detail other alleged prosecutorial misconduct that led to case’s collapse.

Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, on the Illinois House floor on May 21, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals

Pritzker says he’s open to special session as he takes calls from Bears.

Man in a gray suit speaks from a blue podium with a government seal; a woman in a pink blazer stands behind him in a wood-paneled room.

2 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall

The governor scored wins on junk fees, cellphones and insurance rates.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Top outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is called up by the Chicago White Sox

Montgomery is batting .314 with 10 homers and 41 RBIs over 56 games with Double-A Birmingham and Charlotte this season. He was promoted to the Triple-A Knights on May 5.

Three American football players in white jerseys (numbers 93, 99, and 50) stand on a grassy practice field with coaches nearby.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chicago Bears are hoping a focus on fundamentals will help their pass rush

Despite their sagging pass rush, the Bears did not make any major additions to their defensive line in the offseason.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring

The loss of Taillon is the latest blow to a pitching staff already without Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton and Justin Steele.

This grab from a video taken by motorist Keinika Carlton shows a wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, July 9, 2026.(Keinika Carlton via AP)

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park

Keinika Carlton, 43, was driving home from running errands with her daughter and mother-in-law when they saw the cross on fire.

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Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.

8 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.