7 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Gas price spike possible

The state opted out of a waiver in hopes of approval for E-15.

7 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

IL bill could create IDPH health misinformation response unit, offer public health literacy grants

The proposal also calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create guidance for schools to teach health literacy in comprehensive health courses.

7 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Before sunrise, Springfield Figure Skating Club chases big dreams on the ice

The Springfield Figure Skating Club is hosting its showcase, "Spotlight On Ice: Hits and Heroes," next month.

7 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Former Prairie Star Esteban Hernandez signs Minor League contract with Atlanta Braves

Hernandez was signed as a free agent on Feb. 3, 2026, and was assigned to the Florida Complex League (FCL) Braves on Feb. 4.

8 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Proposal: No ICE in IL police forces

Sen Johnson: "We cannot afford to have ICE agents infiltrate our outstanding law enforcement departments."

8 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Austin Hays looking to play every day with the Chicago White Sox

Hays joins an outfield group that also includes Andrew Benintendi and Luisangel Acuña, who was acquired from the New York Mets in the Luis Robert Jr. trade.

8 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Arturas Karnisovas launches Bulls’ rebuild with series of trades at deadline

“Being in the middle is what we don't want to do,” Karnisovas said Thursday. “I think we’ve seen that for the past four years and we want to change that.”

9 hours ago in Sports

Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico’s WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

9 hours ago in Sports

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.

9 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.

9 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run

A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful downhill training run on Friday — two days before the race.

9 hours ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

22 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

“Tax the rich!”

Advocates target billionaires, digital ads.

23 hours ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Leland Grove chief faces charges

Dan Ryan, arrested early Thursday, is accused of domestic battery and DUI.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs

This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.

1 day ago in National

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

For much of two decades, police, FBI agents and prosecutors investigated allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls. Now, the Justice Department has released much of what they found to the public.

1 day ago in World

Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco

The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

1 day ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million

Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.