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6 days ago in History, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

84 years later, Springfield remembers

The Japanese "ignited a fire of pride and courage and innovation that still carries with us today."

7 days ago in Health & Wellness, Holiday Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

How to have a stress-free holiday

The holidays are stressful for most of everyone. Here are some ways you can have a stress-free holiday.

multiplication

1 week ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence

State board developing ‘numeracy plan’ to boost math competency statewide.

A Border Patrol agent wears a body camera in Chicago in October. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over

Judge rebuffs suggestion that ending lawsuit over immigration agents’ use of force would preclude new claims.

1 week ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hottest Decembers in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Decembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

FILE - A giant ladle glows red after pouring molten iron in to a vessel inside the basic oxygen furnace as part of the processes of making steel at the U.S. Steel Granite City Works facility Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Granite City, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

US Steel to resume steel production at Illinois plant shut 2 years ago

U.S. Steel on Thursday cited “customer demand” in beginning the process of restarting a blast furnace at the plant in Southern Illinois.

Prevent Child Abuse Illinois

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Prevent Child Abuse Illinois asking for support for its mission

Prevent Child Abuse Illinois provides training on prevention, among other efforts.

Plaid -- Animal Protective League Cat of the Week

1 week ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Plaid — APL Cat of the Week

"...a soft spirit and striking colors"

Percy -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week

1 week ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Percy — APL Dog of the Week

Always happy and energetic!

1 week ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Airport wins American’s ‘2025 Customer Cup’

The award is given through American Airlines.

1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bankers Association announces a pending change in leadership

President and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association, announces his retirement in spring 2026

Students at Lincoln Magnet School talk to an astronaut on the International Space Station with the help of amateur radio operators.

1 week ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

(Inter)Stellar: Springfield students get chance to talk with astronauts on International Space Station

Students were ready for liftoff to a conversation with the International Space Station.

The Scheel's Sports Done, from June, 2025

1 week ago in Business, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

New SCHEELS Sports Park set to host soft opening next weekend

If you are eager to see inside of the dome at the new SCHEELS Sports Park, your chance is coming soon to take a step inside for some fun.

1 week ago in Sports

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

1 week ago in Sports

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.

1 week ago in Sports

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion

Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.

1 week ago in Sports

NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety

The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.

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12 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

FILE - Dick Van Dyke poses with chimney sweeps during arrivals to the 40th anniversary and re-premiere of Mary Poppins at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Ann Johansson, File)

Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri, in 1925, and grew up “the class clown” in Danville, Illinois, while admiring and imitating the silent film comedians.

1 day ago in Trending, World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it's important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he’s ready to win a Grammy

This week, Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. And last month, he learned that he was nominated for three Grammys in 2026, marking his third year in a row receiving nods. Two of those are new territory for him.