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Ambulance

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

1 hurt in 2-vehicle crash in Sangamon County

Dust storm may be to blame.

Blue exhibiti​on case with a carved log and a red-headed woodpecker perched on it, an open book, and handwritten text on a blue backdrop; students in red shirts nearby.

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

Advocating for wetlands through art

A Supreme Court decision removed 90 percent of state wetlands from protected status.

Stress

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

You may not be able to eliminate stress, but you can work to contain it

Dr. Nicole Florence, medical director and bariatrician at the Memorial Wellness Center, says cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in how the body responds to challenges.

Official Major League Baseball with blue logo and red seams on a dark background.

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

See how much it costs to attend Chicago White Sox games

Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending Chicago White Sox games.

jail cell

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

Feds accuse Texas man of having hundreds of pounds of meth in Illinios

William Mayes, Jr., 35, is charged by federal prosecutors with possession of meth with intent to distribute.

Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

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

Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students

Number of families receiving federal benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP is declining.

Park scene of volunteers distributing free food from tables under a pavilion; signs say 'Free Food' and 'Food Not Bombs'.

2 weeks ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield unions mark May Day with community event

Labor and community groups marked May Day at Duncan Park in Springfield.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

2 weeks ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

Rock for Mental Health

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Rock for Mental Health’ concert this Sunday

Damm says music can be a powerful outlet for mental well-being.

Two women on a stage beside a wooden podium; one speaks into a microphone while wearing a white double-breasted blazer, the other stands in a navy suit behind blue curtains.

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

Bills for Internet safety and kids

"As long as my kids are home, I assume they're safe."

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

Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG’s office

The $125 million agreement is expected to credit customers $40-50 annually for the next three years.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months

Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child.

Recent Headlines

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027

Conan O'Brien's era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, film academy leaders said Tuesday.

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander

Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" drops Wednesday on HBO Max. It's the latest in "The List Series" created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The franchise has previously produced documentaries on prominent Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release by Random House

Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé

Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.