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

Springfield victim’s next of kin located

Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield's relatives.

3 days ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

3 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

3 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.

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

Attorney General Raoul hopes to recoup $10M in new budget

An unwelcome 3am surprise is just an example of how the legislature works.

3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

MLB’s draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

Owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski

Leo is a White Sox fan dating to his days growing up in Chicago.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

3 days ago in World

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

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

Illini’s Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets after NBA draft

Boswell, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, was a key player in Illinois' Final Four run.

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

United Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families

The organization has guaranteed funding for the next three years, giving programs long-term support to expand services.

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs

Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."

3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Memorial Health Championship in full swing in Springfield

Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.

4 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Wheeling man arrested at White Oaks Mall accused of grooming

Officers went on a patrol investigation at the mall after they were informed the man posing as the minor was there to catch a predator.

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

New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1

The 2025 law raises mandatory driving test age for older drivers.

4 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.

4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Byram says he’s ready for his new opportunity as the No. 1 defenseman for the Blackhawks

“To be honest, I feel like I’ve just been preparing for an opportunity like this for a long time,” Byram said Wednesday.

4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Keaton Wagler’s whirlwind leap from only two Power Five offers to the Clippers as the No. 5 pick

“It’s kind of crazy just seeing how fast things moved, especially kind of being underrecruited and underrated,” he said.

4 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

2 missing Chicago men found dead outside Mexico City, family confirms

On Wednesday, the family of Mawani said Mexican authorities confirmed their loved ones had died, and remembered them in an outpouring of grief.