2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal

Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

2 weeks ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Winter Storm Warning in effect Saturday and Sunday; city issues Snow Emergency

NWS: 4-9 inches of snow is expected, mostly late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

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

White Sox add right-hander Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, AP source says

Domínguez, 31, played for Baltimore and Toronto last year, going 4-4 with a 3.16 ERA and two saves in 67 games.

2 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

HSHS St. John’s Hospital announces 2025 Colleague of the Year

Doug Thurman was awarded Colleague of the Month in July.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, Local Experts, Marketing and Advertising Expert, ZZZ App Top Stories

Why audio advertising can be more powerful than visual ads

Audio is a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. And we can help!

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

ComEd files $15.3 billion grid plan proposal addressing rising demand

Utility watchdogs expressed disappointment, calling the plan ‘bloated’.

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

Illinois saw no fatal expressway shootings last year

State Police credit expanded highway camera surveillance system for the decline.

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

State investigating landlord of Chicago apartments raided by immigration agents

Reports indicate raid led to no charges or apprehension of violent gang members.

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

Citizens Club hosts discussion on county mental health

The commission is pitching the idea of a formation for a county-wide 708 Mental Health Board through a 0.5 percent sales tax increase in Sangamon County.

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

Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states

It asks for a swath of information about money flowing to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia.

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

UPDATE: Illinois surgeon pleads not guilty to the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois, where McKee was working at the time of his arrest, declined to provide specific information on the dates of his employment.

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

Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick extends by two weeks a temporary one issued earlier this month that blocked the federal government from holding back the money from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral

Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.

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

City is planning two roundabouts

Springfield plans at least one more roundabout.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield budget workshops wrap up

Fire wants to refresh personnel, apparatus; Notariano opposes military-style police vehicle.