1 week ago in Lifestyle

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.

1 week ago in Sports

American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Mercy’ unseats ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters

With a winter storm blanketing a large swath of the country, Hollywood had its quietest weekend of the year at the box office. The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

1 week ago in National

Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported.

1 week ago in National, Trending

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.

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

District 186: SCOPE still making money, despite some down months

Overall, SCOPE is in the black, despite two months of losses.

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

NWS: 4.5 to 6 inches of snow fell in Springfield area; more cold to come

Extreme cold follows the snowfall.

1 week ago in Agriculture, Education, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Inside the federal nutrition guidelines

UI expert says to remember the guidelines are not tailored to one person.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hotel staff are using newer tactics to stop human trafficking

Hotel employees are now receiving extra training to spot human trafficking and also how to report it.

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

As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) – Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session this week in a mostly symbolic fashion,…

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

State high court rejects challenge to wind-generated transmission line

Project still faces funding challenges after Trump administration cancels federal loan.

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

Rose enters rare air as he joins Jordan, Pippen, Sloan and Love as only Bulls with retired numbers

Rose joined Michael Jordan (23), Scottie Pippen (33), Jerry Sloan (4) and Bob Love (10) as the only players whose numbers have been retired by the team.

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

New IL law requires annual report on prison hospice care

More than 1,000 prisoners are 65 or older, and a growing number of those people need end-of-life care and support services.

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

Winter Storm Warning to expire earlier, as cold weather takes hold again

NWS: 4.3 inches of snow in Springfield as of 6 a.m. Sunday.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Memorial Health: Donate blood and save lives

Lori Kirbach, Memorial Health Lab Specialist, explains the different types of blood donations and their benefits.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Teen killed, three others injured in Morgan County crash

The accident is still under investigation.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Saturday update: Winter Storm Warning continues, energy conversation cancelled

An energy conservation order was in effect for a short period of time late Saturday morning.

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

Honoring MLK with Day of Service at UIS

"This event means a lot to me because it's a great way to give back and also honor the legacy of Dr. King, Jr.," said Corinna Thomas, student representative.

2 weeks ago in Sports

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.