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More severe weather on the way Thursday night in Springfield area, says NWS

NWS: More severe weather 6-9 p.m. Thursday with "enhanced" risk.

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New IL GOP chair hopes for gains

Bob Grogan says Democrats are still big spenders.

1 week ago in National

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?

1 week ago in Sports

Serena Williams’ comeback at the Queen’s Club is over after injury to doubles partner

Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, was forced to withdraw from the draw on Thursday because of a knee injury she sustained in a singles match against Karolina Pliskova in the last 16 on Wednesday.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

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

Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night

Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.

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

Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced to a year in prison

Sean Rondeau had also committed fraud over a decade ago.

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Boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries on a motorbike

A motorbike collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of North Daniel and East Carpenter.

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New study raises questions about health risks near industrial waste facilities

Madrigal said her interest in the topic stems from years of cancer research and a desire to better understand environmental factors that may contribute to health disparities.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes

State lawmakers pass bill that implements these new federal restrictions.

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‘Crock of s—’: Transcripts show grand jurors dismissed for disagreeing with government’s case against ‘Broadview Six’

Highly anticipated transcripts detail other alleged prosecutorial misconduct that led to case’s collapse.

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Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals

Pritzker says he’s open to special session as he takes calls from Bears.

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Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall

The governor scored wins on junk fees, cellphones and insurance rates.

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Top outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is called up by the Chicago White Sox

Montgomery is batting .314 with 10 homers and 41 RBIs over 56 games with Double-A Birmingham and Charlotte this season. He was promoted to the Triple-A Knights on May 5.

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Chicago Bears are hoping a focus on fundamentals will help their pass rush

Despite their sagging pass rush, the Bears did not make any major additions to their defensive line in the offseason.

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Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring

The loss of Taillon is the latest blow to a pitching staff already without Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton and Justin Steele.

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

Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park

Keinika Carlton, 43, was driving home from running errands with her daughter and mother-in-law when they saw the cross on fire.

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

Weather Service watching for severe storms, especially north of Springfield

Heavy rain, and more hot weather possible.