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State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit is a candidate for Illinois Comptroller.

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.

Kathy Salvi speaks to supporters at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield as a candidate for U.S. Senate. Salvi was elected chair of the Illinois Republican Party in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any

Politicians set to gather at State Fair this week, unofficially kicking off 2026 election season.

4 weeks ago in World

A heatwave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France

A heat wave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit) in southern France and increasing risks of wildfires in wine country, while Bulgaria suffered blazes along its southern borders and Hungary saw record-breaking weekend temperatures.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group

Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory

It's August, and horror and humor came to play. In a month that's long been known to let edgier movies thrive, Zach Cregger's highly anticipated horror film "Weapons" did not disappoint, topping the box office during its debut weekend with $42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters. It made $70 million internationally.

2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue

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

State Fair announces Twilight Parade winners

Many Springfield-based winners of Twilight Parade awards.

Republican lawmakers in Springfield say power bills are skyrocketing because of "failed" energy policies.

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

Republicans claim higher energy prices are all Governor’s fault

The Freedom Caucus says Democrats aren't taking their pleas to do something with energy policy seriously.

Duke -- the Animal Protective League Dog of the Week!

4 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Duke — APL Dog of the Week

Affectionate, and may be a bit of a loner, but still a good boy!

The contents of a time capsule discovered at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

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

Taylorville Memorial Hospital cracks open time capsule for public viewing

The time capsule contains a history of the TMH's precursor, St. Vincent Hospital, including photographs of the facility in 1940 and 1953.

Left to right: Jeff Rogers, Don Craven and Anna Brugmann.

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

Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits

A law passed in 2024 was designed, in part, to fill void created by news deserts.

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9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

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

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3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."