2 weeks ago in Sports

Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford

Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.

2 weeks ago in World

Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed dead

Landslides hit a house and a campground in New Zealand on Thursday, leaving at least two dead while emergency crews were trying to rescue others buried in rubble, officials said.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

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

District 186 sales tax revenue projected to make slight increase this year

Springfield schools expect to get a little more money from a special Sangamon County sales tax this year.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

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

Springfield’s Minority Business Institute uses education and connections to help business owners

Ethan Posey, director of community relations for the City of Springfield, said education is a missing piece of the puzzle for many people.

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

Police chase ends in Springfield, and with shooting

Traffic was backed up for hours on I-55 southbound, while Illinois State Police investigated.

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

Illinois income tax season to begin Jan. 26

Taxpayers may file for free using MyTax Illinois, the department’s online filing system.

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

Severe blood shortage prompts urgent call for donors across central Illinois

Requests from hospitals are currently outpacing available blood products.

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

Illinois astronaut Joe Tanner to be inducted to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in May

Tanner will come back to Danville and take part in the 200th celebration of Vermilion County later this year.

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

GOP: You won’t find ‘affordability’ in Dem-run Illinois

McCombie: IL spends big bucks on illegal immigrants while inflation is down 70 percent under Trump.

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

Bank of Springfield City high school basketball tournaments start Wednesday

Boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, bands, and unity.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dist. 186 Board honors state champion 8th grade girls basketball team

Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter ended the season with a record of 18-2.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving theft at Best Buy

Video game consoles stolen by two suspects.

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

Case of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed at state-operated developmental center

Shapiro Developmental Center is home to more than 450 with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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

‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term

Pritzker and Raoul say year has been marked by uncertainty that harms people’s lives

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

Bulls’ Josh Giddey could return from strained left hamstring this week after being sidelined since Dec. 31

Feels pretty good,” Donovan said. “I think it’s just waiting to hear from the medical of what they want to do and how Josh feels. But everything that I’ve gotten from Josh in medical is that there were no setbacks and he’s doing well.”

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

Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox

The trade was announced after New York finalized a $126 million, three-year contract with Bo Bichette, a two-time All-Star shortstop who is moving to third base with the Mets.

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

Illinois’ Kylan Boswell out for a month with broken hand

“I feel terrible for Kylan,” coach Brad Underwood said Tuesday.