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2 weeks ago in National
National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump’s latest move to send troops to cities
National Guard members from Texas were at an Army Reserve center in Illinois on Tuesday, the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration's plan to send troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent
The NFL said Tuesday it has fined Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium that the Dallas owner said was "inadvertent" and intended for fans of the Cowboys, not the New York Jets.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40
When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward to on opening night this season, his answer was a subtle reminder that the 40-year-old version of the star forward is different than the player who entered the NHL two decades ago.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump’s latest move to send troops to cities
The Associated Press saw military personnel in uniforms with the Texas National Guard patch at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Elwood, 55 miles southwest of Chicago.
2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield man charged with murder for Monday shooting death
The shooting happened Monday, October 6, on E. Kansas St.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
State warns of new phishing scam involving bank information
The scammer tries to get you to turn over your banking information by saying you have a tax refund coming.
2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Inner City Mission strives to change the narrative around homelessness
The 24-hour Conversations on a Bench event will focus on the homeless population and the help Inner City Mission can provide.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois braces for possible National Guard arrival while lawsuit challenging deployment simmers
“He wants to justify and normalize the presence of armed soldiers under his direct command,” Pritzker said of Trump.
2 weeks 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!
2 weeks ago in Fall Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories
Parents can work together to make Halloween safer
Parents can work together to help reduce the safety risks associated with Halloween.
2 weeks ago in National
Attorney General Bondi faces Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.
2 weeks ago in Fall Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories
Keep pets safe this Halloween
Here are some things pet parents should keep in mind prior to Halloween.
2 weeks ago in Fall Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories
Boo-tiful yards: Halloween themes to make your home ready for the holiday
From spooky to silly, here are ideas to make your home the talk of the neighborhood.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day
It's the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mistake-prone Chiefs blame themselves for crushing loss at Jaguars
Patrick Mahomes had an interception returned 99 yards for a touchdown and the Chiefs were flagged 13 times for 109 yards in a 31-28 loss to the Jaguars. Four of those penalties came in the final 1:45. The mounting mistakes proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth game, the fifth one of the NFL's Week 5 decided in the final 30 seconds.
2 weeks ago in World
Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research on the weird world of sub-atomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Angst over possible Jerome TIF district
"It's not for businesses. They want sidewalks."
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Senate candidates talk ICE and Trump policies at candidate forum
Nine candidates asked questions on a number of topics, most notably immigration.
2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now
Arguments scheduled for Thursday while National Guardsmen travel, train.
2 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bus tour highlights manufacturing — and youth involvement
A Springfield youth won a contest to design the bus wrap used.
