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Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Comcast is the primary cable television provider in Springfield, IL.
2 hours ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
2 critically injured in Springfield mobile home park shooting
Police said two adults were shot and are both in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.
2 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Domestic violence fatality numbers trend down
Numbers go up and down, but ICADV leader says the effects are "enduring and widespread."
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Taxpayer group says facts show real data center story
Water, electricity, noise minimal, says advocate, who adds, "We call balls and strikers."
20 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Former Springfield Clinic leader moves to Memorial
Jen Boyer was acting CEO of Springfield Clinic for a time.
20 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Children’s hospital names first ‘Chief Administrative Officer’
Aryn Hunter starts July 19.
20 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Semi driver injured after crash near Williamsville
The semi struck a concrete barrier and caught fire.
20 hours ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bill increasing fine for drivers ignoring school bus safety arms awaits Pritzker’s signature
This plan would create a uniform $300 fine for the first offense and $1,000 for a second or subsequent violation.
20 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New Illinois law bans unnecessary fees for IDOC mail
The law states committed people and their correspondents can not be charged any fee for mail and scanning services exceeding the standard postage rate.
21 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
What happened to Illinois’ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?
Sponsor says the measure will come up again in fall veto session.
21 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.
21 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
A growing community of recovering gamblers lifts each other up as formal resources lag
How a podcast and 12-step network are doing the work the state can’t, and where it falls short.
22 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
NBA sets matchups of top 4 draft picks as marquee openers of Summer League schedule in Las Vegas
Memphis and No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer will play their Summer League opener against Chicago and No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson on July 10. That game also was promoted by the NBA as a “marquee” matchup.
22 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game
“He’s so superstitious he might marry somebody today in the bottom of the third,” Kittle, the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year, said Saturday about Reinsdorf.
22 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cubs place reliever Milner on IL with appendicitis
“We’re fortunate that he’s OK,” Counsell said. “We’re probably looking at four to six weeks.”
2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene
"I'm not much of a toe-dipping guy," Nickell said. "If I like something, I tend to just jump right in."
3 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield victim’s next of kin located
Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield's relatives.
3 days ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
3 days ago in National
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.
3 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.
