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WICS/WRSP Meteorologist Matt Bednar

4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

WICS Meteorologist promoted to mornings

The change comes as another meteorologist leaves the station.

Protesters hold up signs at a rally outside the Illinois Capitol in January 2025 protesting federal government cuts pushed by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)

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

Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report

Cuts target Medicaid, infrastructure and all levels of education.

Ameren Illinois says that natural gas storage fields, like this one in Glasford, help insulate its consumers from high supply prices during peak demand in winter. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January

The ICC approved a $73 million rate increase for the utility.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Three rescued from central Springfield apartment fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries

Whether you prefer something naughty, like the animated movie "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" or nice, like classics "The Sound of Music" and "Home Alone," streamers, cable and broadcast networks offer up festive choices in December.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones

The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

4 weeks ago in World

Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia's president urged more action to confront the changing climate.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored a staggering $556 million globally since its Wednesday opening, according to studio estimates Sunday.

4 weeks ago in National

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

The Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer Alina Habba in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she is disqualified, a federal appeals court said Monday.

Amazon electric vehicle

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

Pritzker signs bill increasing weight limit for electric, hydrogen trucks

Some argue this law would put an unfair burden on downstate counties that have more roads and bridges.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ameren reminding customers to stay vigilant for scams around the holidays

Helm said the easiest way to spot a scam is by the urgency with which they need money or personal information.

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

An election in which second choice could be OK

UI prof has studied "ranked choice voting."

A traveler checks the status of her flight at the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm

About 300 flights into and out of O’Hare had been canceled by early evening, while about 1,600 had been delayed, according to the tracking site FlightAware.

4 weeks ago in Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Turner launches annual holiday card drive for local seniors

“We often lose track of what’s most important this season – and that’s spreading joy,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Everyone enjoys a small, yet meaningful, act of kindness during the holidays.”

4 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop

This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”

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1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local

Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.