3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Plaid — APL Cat of the Week

"...a soft spirit and striking colors"

3 weeks ago in Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Percy — APL Dog of the Week

Always happy and energetic!

3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Airport wins American’s ‘2025 Customer Cup’

The award is given through American Airlines.

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Doug Brown to retire from CWLP, takes new job

Brown is leaving the city to take a job with a state agency.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.

3 weeks ago in World

Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time

Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, decades after famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx introduced them in the 1960s.

3 weeks ago in Sports

NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game

The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Make a wish: ‘Rock-a-Thon’ Friday kicks off WYMG’s ‘Christmas Wish’ campaign

Money raised helps grant the "wishes" of those nominated.