2 weeks ago in Fall Guide, Food Scene, Lifestyle, ZZZ App Top Stories

Celebrate Autumn with these 5 fall drink recipes everyone will love!

From cozy cocktails to sparkling mocktails, these trending drink recipes are all about celebrating autumn with style.

2 weeks ago in World

Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes

Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" filmmaker said in a statement that it is, "one of the greatest honors of my career."

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift's 12th studio album, " The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to debut Oct. 3.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Giants 22-9 for their first win this season

Mistakes and penalties threatened to derail the Kansas City Chiefs again early in a season that had not been going their way. Patrick Mahomes made a couple himself.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Baseball’s final week should be even wilder than expected. You can thank the state of Ohio for that

From the shore of Lake Erie to the Kentucky border, baseball's regular season is set for a dramatic final week in the state of Ohio.

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

Anger over lack of ASL curriculum

Suitable candidates have not applied, says Gill.

2 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Ebertfest’ leaves Champaign-Urbana after 26 years

“For 26 wonderful years, Ebertfest created a unique space for audiences, filmmakers, and critics to come together and explore the power of movies.”

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

Nuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate

Lawmakers could vote on legislation in October veto session.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Springfield

Not many details about the accident have been released.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Volunteer Opportunity in Macon County

Walk through prairie habitats at the Friends Creek Conservation Area to gather seeds from native wildflowers.

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

A bipartisan showing at Former Gov. Jim Edgar’s funeral, just the way he would have wanted

Stang called Edgar "a truly remarkable individual"  -- sentiments echoed by the political leaders and family members who spoke.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Free car seat check event in Decatur

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children; 46% of car seats are misused.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro has ankle surgery and will miss the start of training camp

All-Star guard Tyler Herro underwent surgery Friday to repair an issue affecting his left ankle and foot, meaning the Miami Heat will be without their leading returning scorer when training camp starts later this month.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.

3 weeks ago in World

The Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges

The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally, years after taking power.

3 weeks ago in National

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall's COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.