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2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bloomington man arrested for allegedly killing unborn child

The suspect has been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Trees planted in 1970s will die after damage inflicted by people

The damage will result in thousands of dollars in damages and an environmental impact.

President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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

The Latest: Trump plans crime crackdown in Chicago similar to DC

“When we’re ready, we’ll go in and straighten out Chicago, just like we did D.C.,” Trump said in the Oval Office.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley

Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.

3 weeks ago in National

Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.

3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Two new abortion laws in IL

Medication abortions at student health centers and protections for abortion providers are in the legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed Friday at UIUC.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline

President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

D-186 ASL curriculum is on hold

Some vacancies remain in Springfield Public Schools.

Dr. Charlotte Warren has announced her pending retirement as president of Lincoln Land Community College.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Lincoln Land Community College president to retire

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. will serve until June, 2026

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked

Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.

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

State touts consecutive months of metro area job gains, including in Springfield

The Springfield area has seen 21 consecutive months of job growth, according to the state.

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

Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment

The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from the news media at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media

Measure was spurred by former official’s lawsuit against Chicago Sun-Times.

3 weeks ago in Sports

How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games

According to people familiar with negotiations, ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the Wild Card round and the Home Run Derby.

3 weeks ago in World

Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says

The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.

FILE - Drivers pass the start line after a caution during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

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

NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland’s return, and more

NASCAR will go back to the Chicagoland Raceway after a few years of a street race in downtown Chicago.

A 2023 storm caused extensive home damage in parts of Springfield, including trees falling on homes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.

District 186 headquarters sign

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A dozen internal possibilities to succeed Gill as D-186 superintendent

At least twelve district employees hold a superintendent's endorsement.

Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.

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

Budzinski: Even union members are feeling pain from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Budzinski: Don't like the bill? Vote in the 2026 midterm elections.

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4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81

Rick Davies, the co-founder, singer and songwriter of British band Supertramp, has died after a long battle with cancer, the band said Monday. He was 81.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

Charlie Sheen talks his road to sobriety ahead of release of his memoir, ‘The Book of Sheen’

Sheen sat down with actor and writer David Duchovny during an event at 92nd Street Y, New York on Monday to discuss the writing process behind his memoir, "The Book of Sheen," his journey through sobriety and his passion for acting.

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What to Stream: Ed Sheeran, ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Charlie Sheen doc and Borderlands 4

"Only Murders in the Building" returning for its fifth season and Ed Sheeran coming back with the new pop album "Play" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each

Joining Lainey Wilson in competing for the night's highest honor — CMA entertainer of the year — will be Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year's winner in the category.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘SNL’ wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies

Barack Obama won his third career Emmy and Kendrick Lamar won his second, while the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was the biggest winner with 11 on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.