2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Alderman explains demolition vote

Alderman Ralph Hanauer states why they chose the pricier option for the contractor to assist in demolition.

2 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Plans in the works for Illinois to mark America’s 250th birthday

History, art, natural beauty, and more will be part of the state celebration.

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

EMS workers accused of killing Earl Moore Jr. will be tried separately

Judge gives two weeks to prosecutors to decide who to try first.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Republican Matt Van Epps won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a U.S. House seat Tuesday, maintaining his party's grip on the conservative district with help from President Donald Trump.

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Springfield Police receives $56,000 for overtime, $3 million for co-responder program

Helps traffic enforcement and mental health initiative.

2 weeks ago in World

Marine robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago

Malaysia's transport ministry said Wednesday that a private firm will resume a deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 later this month, more than a decade after the jet vanished without a trace.

2 weeks ago in World

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Carter Hart returns to NHL after nearly 2 years and receives warm welcome from Golden Knights fans

Some fans brought signs supporting Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, and the Vegas crowd generally welcomed him from the moment he skated onto the ice.

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Appeals court weighs release of immigration detainees to electronic monitoring

Meanwhile, protesters, clergy and news orgs to end litigation over riot control weapons.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release ‘Gilmore Girls’ book in Fall 2027

After years of advice books, children's books and cookbooks inspired by "Gilmore Girls," an upcoming work promises a more personal take on the beloved series. The co-writers are "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and star Lauren Graham.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Multi-platinum rapper Toosii has committed to playing football at Syracuse

Rap artist Toosii is taking time off from his multi-platinum music career by going forward with his dream to pursue football after saying he has committed to Syracuse University.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Australia, New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Host Australia and three-time champion New Zealand were drawn into the same group Wednesday for the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, with the winner likely to meet defending champion South Africa in the quarterfinals.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Michigan State hires Pat Fitzgerald with 5-year, $30 million contract after he talked with 8 schools

The former Northwestern coach and All-America linebacker signed an incentive-laden, five-year, $30 million contract to lead the Spartans back to relevance.

2 weeks ago in Music, Trending

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift.

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

From worst to first: How the Patriots and Bears topped the NFL standings

It's been more than three decades since the two teams that earned the top playoff seeds in each conference had missed the postseason the previous year.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Chris Paul says the Clippers are sending him home from their road trip in a shocking late-night move

Chris Paul says the Los Angeles Clippers are sending him home from their road trip, putting a shocking twist on what is expected to be the veteran point guard's final NBA season.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Wells, the Illinois mother, was admitted to a different hospital a week after giving birth, after experiencing shortness of breath.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker signs bill allowing Illinois to issue state-specific vaccine guidelines

The new law will allow the state to publish guidelines that differ from the CDC.

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

City Council approves building demo contract after much discussion

CORRECTED 5:54 A.M. 12/3/25 Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A contract to demolish 40 buildings in Springfield costing about…

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

Grayson attorney files motion for new trial

Grayson was convicted in October and will be sentenced in January.