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

Van Meter: Data centers are here to stay, like it or not

Van Meter says there have been data centers in Sangamon County for decades.

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

For the Illinois legislature, the end of the 2026 spring session is near

A state budget for FY 27 is the main thing lawmakers want to finish by Sunday night.

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‘Every day is Memorial Day at Camp Butler’

Springfield military cemetery is one of fourteen authorized by President Lincoln in 1862.

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

Teen injured in Clinton shooting

A 16-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition.

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

Meet Teresa — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Lovely, and ready to go home with you!

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Meet Astro — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

A "strikingly handsome boy" in a shelter that is "completely full."

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Fall Guide, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.

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

After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.

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Slumping Cubs call up slugger Kevin Alcantara, leave 4-time Gold Glover Ian Happ out of lineup

“Kevin's on the roster,” Counsell said. “You know there are spots to get him in there.”

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

Proposed solar farm to be before Sangamon County Board in June

Solar farm planned south of New Berlin.

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Despite one problem being solved, more issues persist for owner of Springfield downtown Wyndham

The Wyndham's owner files for bankruptcy.

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

Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Menard County

Police used a drone to help locate Justin Thornley, 31.

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

Stroke awareness highlighted during ‘American Stroke Month’

As part of American Stroke Month, officials at Springfield Memorial Hospital are encouraging people to learn the warning signs of a stroke and take steps to reduce their risk factors before a medical emergency happens.

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

Lawmaker: IL is a leader in LGBTQ rights

A priority is to ban the use of tax dollars for conversion therapy.

4 weeks ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

4 weeks ago in World

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment

Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people Friday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical workers have struggled with a lack of resources and pushback from angry residents.

4 weeks ago in Features

A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better

After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.

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Meet Sadie — APL Cat of the Week

Gentle, curious, and sweet!

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Meet Boone — APL Dog of the Week

Boone "will quickly become your best buddy."

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

Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step

The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.