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Spencer and Monique Tepe's home in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos)

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

Ex-husband charged in murders of Ohio couple; arrested in Illinois

Michael McKee, 39, was booked Saturday and is currently being held in Illinois, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office.

Pinckneyville Correctional Center is pictured in southern Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)

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

Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes

The rule now makes exceptions for certain photos, privileged mail and used books.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Illinois, 4 other states targeted for $10B child care funding freeze win restraining order

The lawsuit comes days after the administration announced the funding freeze.

An improvement in your mindset could lead to being successful at fitness.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Expert: The pathway to a healthier you begins in the mind

Mental Health Specialist, Cheri Harrison, explains how to build and maintain healthy habits, starting with your mind state.

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

HSHS reports the top baby names of 2025 in its Central Illinois facilities

Oliver and Charlotte were the top baby names for 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

4 weeks ago in World

US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster

The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation.

Several immigration enforcement agents push back media and protestors as U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino makes his way out of the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago on Oct. 28, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago

Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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

Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry

The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., attends an announcement at Health and Human Services Headquarters, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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

5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds

The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.

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

Second “Move Over” crash for ISP in 2026

The crash happened on I-88 near Rock Falls.

United Center employees clean the court during a delay before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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

Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court

Despite efforts by the United Center staff — including shuffling across the floor with thick towels on their feet — “we just couldn’t guarantee a safe on-court experience,” Wright said.

REEL USA plans on opening a plant in Springfield.

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

Crane manufacturer coming to Springfield

REEL USA will employ up to 100 people at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.

Yvette Lyles points to the spot on her wall reached by floodwaters in Cahokia Heights, Ill., May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)

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

Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump

Hundreds of millions in grants and loans promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration to address racial and economic disparities have been canceled or targeted for elimination under President Donald Trump.

Water flows near homes in flood-prone Cahokia Heights, Ill., May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis)

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Takeaways from AP reporting on Trump administration cuts affecting US water systems

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump's return to office.

FILE = The Health and Human Services seal is seen before the news conference of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

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

What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that it has frozen money for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York in the Child Care and Development Fund.

Flu

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

Flu cases keep surging in IL with peak still ahead

Jennings also said we haven't reached the peak of flu season yet.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

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15 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

23 hours ago in National, Trending

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.