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12 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence
State board developing ‘numeracy plan’ to boost math competency statewide.
13 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over
Judge rebuffs suggestion that ending lawsuit over immigration agents’ use of force would preclude new claims.
13 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hottest Decembers in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Decembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
13 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
US Steel to resume steel production at Illinois plant shut 2 years ago
U.S. Steel on Thursday cited “customer demand” in beginning the process of restarting a blast furnace at the plant in Southern Illinois.
23 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
State questions federal backing off recommendation of Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
Vohra, pediatrician: The change lacks scientific basis.
23 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois asking for support for its mission
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois provides training on prevention, among other efforts.
2 days ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Plaid — APL Cat of the Week
"...a soft spirit and striking colors"
2 days ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Percy — APL Dog of the Week
Always happy and energetic!
2 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Airport wins American’s ‘2025 Customer Cup’
The award is given through American Airlines.
2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bankers Association announces a pending change in leadership
President and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association, announces his retirement in spring 2026
2 days ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
(Inter)Stellar: Springfield students get chance to talk with astronauts on International Space Station
Students were ready for liftoff to a conversation with the International Space Station.
2 days ago in Business, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
New SCHEELS Sports Park set to host soft opening next weekend
If you are eager to see inside of the dome at the new SCHEELS Sports Park, your chance is coming soon to take a step inside for some fun.
2 days ago in Sports
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
2 days ago in Sports
LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.
2 days ago in Sports
A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
2 days ago in Sports
NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
2 days ago in World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
2 days ago in National
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
2 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
AI error blamed for post wrongly reporting injured Springfield firefighters
Artificial intelligence and irresponsible social media posts don't mix.
