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18 minutes ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Flu season is upon us
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is offering flu vaccines starting September 23, at their main Springfield location at 2833 South Grand Avenue East.
29 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
As ICE and DHS enter Chicago, Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’
"You can't take anything that he says seriously," said Pritzker, to reporters in Oak Park Tuesday.
1 hour ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Decatur City Manager announces resignation
No reason was given for Gleason's pending departure.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert
Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island's economy and stoked conversations about its identity and struggles. Now, fans from around the world will have a chance to tune in.
5 hours ago in Sports
Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds
A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like.
5 hours ago in Sports
Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings
A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his head, soaking in the Philadelphia Phillies' second consecutive NL East title.
5 hours ago in World
Israel’s military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City and thousands of residents flee
The Israeli military began its ground offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, slowly closing in on the Palestinian territory's largest city in another escalation in the war. Thousands of people streamed out of the city in vehicles laden with their belongings, but hundreds of thousands more remain.
5 hours ago in National
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
A judge on Monday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89.
7 hours ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Massey Commission shares final recommendations for change following Sonya’s death
Police-related recommendations, and improved race relations, were heavy on the committee's minds Monday night.
8 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric
Illinois Republicans say governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.
14 hours ago in Crime, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
D-186 passes budget; Lanphier asst principal accused of hitting student
The district plans to use fund balance to resolve an $18 million deficit; Chris Hampsey is on "investigative leave."
22 hours ago in National, Trending
US and China reach a framework deal on TikTok
A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain.
22 hours ago in Sports
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow will have surgery on left toe. QB could miss 3 months
Bengals coach Zac Taylor confirmed Monday that quarterback Joe Burrow will have surgery on his injured left toe.
23 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATED: The long-awaited demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is finally on the horizon
Demolition is scheduled to start this week, either Tuesday or Wednesday.
23 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders
Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders
23 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
McDonald’s plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches
The Chicago burger giant said the investment was its largest to date in support of regenerative agriculture in the U.S.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fall Harvest Festival October 11 & 12 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
Experience the beauty of autumn at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens’ Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12.
1 day ago in IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories
As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire
Sen. Bill Cuningham, D-Chicago, won’t seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
A brotherhood of governors
Pritzker, Quinn remember warm friendships with Edgar.