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4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, her legal name, was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, nonfiction or reality show for "Beyoncé Bowl," her Western-themed halftime show on Netflix's Christmas NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff by agreeing to a four-year deal
Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Mira Sorvino to star as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
Mira Sorvino is about to cross off something else on her bucket list. The Academy Award winner will make her Broadway debut this fall in "Chicago," playing the spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart from Sept. 15-Nov. 2 at the Ambassador Theatre.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Attorneys: ‘Sonya’s Law’ can be a national changemaker
Crump has helped represent the Massey family since Sonya's death. He praises the Massey family for their dedication to, and conviction for, the cause.
4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATED: Within a week of class starting, teachers union and D-186 have a contract
Raises of four percent in 2025-26 and 2026-27 are in the contract approved Tuesday.
4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Ordinance discussed regarding problem property owners
Repeat offender property owners who violate city codes will now have to register with the City of Springfield.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Sonya’s Law’ signed by Governor
"I feel confident that going forward and over time, our communities and law enforcement will have built a trusting relationship," said the sponsor, State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield), breaking down, "and I will have kept my promise to my childhood friend, Sonya's mother."
4 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hughes Promoted to Full-Time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at UIS
D'Angelo Hughes is a graduate of Springfield Southeast High School.
4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois scrambling to save after-school programs
"We now, as an organization, have lost funding for 16 of our 21 after-school program sites. We have five more schools that are funded through June of 2026."
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois passes Alicia’s Law to boost internet crimes against children investigations
Illinois becomes the 13th state to adopt Alicia’s Law.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Massey Commission hears about Ferguson
A Missouri cop fatally shot Michael Brown in 2014.
4 weeks ago in Business, Capitol City Now Experts, Marketing and Advertising Expert
Boost Local Business: How to get wanted, get found and get chosen in Springfield, Illinois
Get Wanted – create real demand.
4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month
Governor and former nurse: Vaccines really do save lives.
4 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield man arrested, accused of multi-state theft ring
Richard Wilson allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of items.
4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois State Police continue search for armed suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City
A new surveillance photo has been released.
4 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Rhea — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
We recently featured Rhea's mother, Wren.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories
New State Fair grandstand attendance record set by Megan Moroney
Moroney eclipsed Lil Wayne by 105 attendees to set a new record.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Governor Pritzker ‘Meets the Press’ on redistricting and Texas lawmakers
"What they're talking about is a distraction," said Pritzker.
4 weeks ago in Agriculture, History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Veterans honored at Illinois State Fair
Various ways veterans are being told "thank you" -- not just as the Illinois State Fair.
4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Another Democrat announces candidacy for Illinois Comptroller
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit leans on her experience in the military, and as a financial planner.
