3 weeks ago in National

Attorney General Bondi faces Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department

Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.

3 weeks ago in Fall Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories

Keep pets safe this Halloween

Here are some things pet parents should keep in mind prior to Halloween.

3 weeks ago in Fall Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories

Boo-tiful yards: Halloween themes to make your home ready for the holiday

From spooky to silly, here are ideas to make your home the talk of the neighborhood.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day

It's the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Mistake-prone Chiefs blame themselves for crushing loss at Jaguars

Patrick Mahomes had an interception returned 99 yards for a touchdown and the Chiefs were flagged 13 times for 109 yards in a 31-28 loss to the Jaguars. Four of those penalties came in the final 1:45. The mounting mistakes proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth game, the fifth one of the NFL's Week 5 decided in the final 30 seconds.

3 weeks ago in World

Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology

John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research on the weird world of sub-atomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.

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

Angst over possible Jerome TIF district

"It's not for businesses. They want sidewalks."

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

Senate candidates talk ICE and Trump policies at candidate forum

Nine candidates asked questions on a number of topics, most notably immigration.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now

Arguments scheduled for Thursday while National Guardsmen travel, train.

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

Bus tour highlights manufacturing — and youth involvement

A Springfield youth won a contest to design the bus wrap used.

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

How gas prices have changed in Springfield, Illinois in the last week

CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Springfield, Illinois using data from AAA.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays

The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York's 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series. Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart

Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour.

3 weeks ago in World

Greta Thunberg is among flotilla activists deported from Israel. Others remain in prison

Israeli authorities said Monday they deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.

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

UPDATE: Springfield Police investigate shooting death; 1 arrested on unrelated charges

One man is dead, while another is jailed on unrelated charges as the investigation continues.

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

Ex-SPD sergeant charged with DUI in court

Cycle safety group ABATE had members in the gallery.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sangamon Valley Trail extension dedicated in Menard County

The new segment extends north from Sangamon County. 

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

Budzinski: 56,000 families could lose access to vital assistance due to shutdown

“We need Democrats and Republicans to come to the table”

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

Meet Kobe — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Kobe is "one of the longest residents" of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center.