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The mighty NL Central is the majors’ only division with 5 winning teams

The NL Central and NL West each had a composite record of 80-61, followed by the AL East at 73-69.

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McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

McDonald's said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield hit-and-run, injuring pedestrian

Accident happened Saturday night, and the pedestrian is recovering.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

1 week ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

1 week ago in Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

1 week ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

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Notorious intersection could become less so

Lawrence Ave will be widened from MacArthur to Walnut.

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Meet ‘Buddy’, SMTD’s new Route 66-themed bus

"Buddy" will be at many Route 66 events around Springfield.

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Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park

"Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it."

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Pritzker talks ISU strike, accused lawmaker, and Bears proposal during Springfield appearance

Pritzker: Bears don't like "amusement tax" in the legislation.

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‘Some moments ask us to not look away, and this is one of those.’ Anniversary of fatal YNOT accident recognized

Springfield's two hospitals remember Y-Not victims.

1 week ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

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

This woman is for the birds

Audubon Great Lakes was part of Conservation Science Day at

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‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it

Illinois Accountability Commission hears final two days of testimony into misconduct by federal immigration officials.

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7th Circuit upholds ex-Speaker Madigan’s conviction of bribery, other corruption

Appellate panel rejects arguments weeks after new trial, prison release ordered for ComEd defendants.

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

Record rain in Springfield from two rounds of severe weather Monday

A Flash Flood Warning was in effect at one point late Monday morning in central Sangamon County.

1 week ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.