3 weeks ago in National

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.

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

U of I System will be raising tuition for 2026

Freshman admitted to the Fall of 2026 academic year will see slightly higher tuitions than those from last year.

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

Illinois High School Girls Basketball Poll

The newest high school girls basketball poll is out!

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

Illinois High School Boys Basketball Poll

The newest high school boys basketball poll is out!

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

Upgrades planned for Lake Springfield’s Center Park with grant money

Pickleball, playgrounds, and connected walking paths are planned.

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

3 arrested as ISP investigates officer-involved shooting in Springfield

Police reports: Retribution was being sought for a recent homicide.

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

Kudos for city tourism chief

Aldermen credit Dahl's staff for moving Wyndham guests and preserving conventions.

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

Rebuild of Baskin-Robbins is underway

Franchisee almost had to relocate.

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UPDATE: Historic Jacksonville building to be demolished following morning fire

Authorities did not disclose a cause to the fire.

3 weeks ago in Sports

McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational

Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Music, Trending

See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April

The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’

The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across "treacherous, magical lands."

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

City: No plan to replace grocery tax

Budget season is underway.

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

HSHS hosts healthcare bootcamp for high schoolers

A select group of juniors and seniors gets to pick the different jobs they may be interested in and see what that job may look like.

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

ISP highlights progress in fight against human trafficking during awareness month

“If we think we’re immune and that does not happen here, we’re kidding ourselves,” Kelly said. “That crime is real. The victims are real. We need to help them.”