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Springfield Police officer presented with one of department’s highest honors

Officer Matthew Torres was given the Life Saving award and Mayor's Certificate of Honor due to his actions that helped save a man's life in July.

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Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be ‘pro-life’

Senator Durbin declines his award.

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Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris

Projects are on the chopping block in: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state.

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

Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats

Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley, a Chicago Democrat, criticized the White House’s announcement, calling it “a very bad day for public transit in the country when it becomes weaponized.”

3 days ago in National

Trump says US is in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.

3 days ago in World

Munich Airport temporarily shut after drone sightings, another mysterious overflight in EU airspace

Munich Airport was temporarily shut down overnight after several drone sightings in the area, the latest mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries, officials said.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.

3 days ago in Sports

Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’

Making only his 15th major league start, Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings Thursday night as the New York Yankees blanked Boston 4-0 to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game.

3 days ago in Sports

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI single off a shaky Yu Darvish, and the Chicago Cubs shut down Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday.

3 days ago in Sports

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Guardians in Wild Card Series clincher

Playing in the ballpark where he attended many games as a youngster, second-year catcher Dillon Dingler hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over Cleveland in the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series.

3 days ago in Sports

Short-handed 49ers stop Rams on downs in overtime, preserving a 26-23 victory

Everything seemed to indicate the San Francisco 49ers were in for a long night when they traveled south on a short week without Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, George Kittle and their top three wide receivers to face the surging Los Angeles Rams.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas

Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references

For Taylor Swift's most dedicated audience, a new album means new opportunities to decode Easter eggs in her lyrics and music videos. The pop superstar's 12th studio album has no shortage of clever clues and references to her public life and discography.

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

Sonya’s cousin: “I am just ready to get the trial started.”

Preparations almost complete for Sean Grayson's trial.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Beloved ‘Reading Rainbow’ returns after nearly 20 years with new host Mychal Threets

After nearly 20 years, the beloved, long-running children's series "Reading Rainbow" is back, this time on the KidZuko YouTube channel.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims

Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted.

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

UPDATE: No plea deal: Jury trial in death of Sonya Massey will go as scheduled Oct. 20 in Peoria

Final pre-trial hearing for ex-Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson resolves all outstanding details.

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

UIS marks ‘Wrongful Conviction Day’

3,728 flags represent U.S. exonerations.

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Classic Fall movies to enjoy with the whole family

This fall, check out these classic films to pumpkin-spice up movie night with the family.

4 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield house fire under investigation

Firefighters found fire on the back porch that was extending into the inside of the second floor.