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Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and was in stable condition, a spokesperson said Tuesday.

4 weeks ago in National

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

4 weeks ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

Springfield Police say these items were recovered after a suspected break-in to Scheel's Sunday night, as well as through the use of search warrants.

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

Five arrested after burglary to Scheel’s, search of home; 14 guns recovered

Drugs, stolen and other guns, and thousands in case recovered.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man dead after Springfield motorcycle accident

The 58-year-old victim's name is being withheld pending notification of relatives.

A screenshot from a live stream of Tuesday night's Springfield City Council meeting showed Ald. Shawn Gregory, right, getting into a verbal argument with former Police Chief Michael Walton, left center in the picture.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Gregory drops F-bomb on former police chief

Buscher calls for adjournment as meeting devolves.

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

Data center is a go

Sangamon County Board vote is 17-10.

District 186 headquarters sign

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

Jordan names two staff picks for the upcoming District 186 school year

Erica Filipiak named to oversee District 186's multi-tier support systems for students and Claudia Johnson will be Director of Community and Family Engagement.

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

State superintendent all-in on evidence-based funding

Panel's top Republican wishes IL would allow tax breaks for donations to private schools.

As Route 66 turns 100, follow the Mother Road to its birthplace, where history, food and iconic travel experiences await.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, History, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories

Route 66 turns 100, and the celebration starts where the Mother Road was born

Springfield, Illinois is not the only city with that name to lay claim to a piece of Route 66 history.

A Waymo vehicle drives through Chicago’s Near North Side on March 20 as the company begins testing and mapping the city. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Georgia Epiphaniou)

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

Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles

Labor, driving unions are raising concerns over safety, job loss.

Distracted Driving

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

Illinois steps up distracted driving enforcement during April awareness month

State warns of dangers of texting, social media and other distractions behind the wheel.

Hazardous materials

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Illinois promotes safety awareness during Hazardous Materials Awareness Month

State agencies encourage residents to learn about chemical risks and emergency preparedness.

Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Chicago, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

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

Lefty Matthew Boyd becomes second Cubs starting pitcher to land on injured list

Boyd is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts this season for Chicago. He has 17 strikeouts in 9 1/3 innings.

FILE - Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas speaks during a news conference during the team's NBA basketball media day, in Chicago, Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

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

Bulls fire Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley after six years in a front-office shakeup

The Bulls' lone playoff appearance since all three were hired came during the 2021-22 season, when they finished sixth in the Eastern Conference at 46-36 and got knocked out by Milwaukee in the first round.

Residents fill the Sangamon County Board room Tuesday, Feb. 11, with many opposed to a proposed data center in the county.

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

Sangamon County data center returns to County Board discussion Tuesday night

The Sangamon County Board tabled the proposal several weeks ago.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

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6 hours ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

1 day ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.