6 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Budzinski sends letter to Wyndham owner, seeking answers

"Today, Springfield's skyline centerpiece stands dark, boarded, and blighted – an eyesore in the heart of our capital city," Budzinski wrote.

6 days ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."

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

New lawsuits against Trump’s immigration actions continue to take shape

Illinois AG Raoul says he’s ready to file a challenge if federal troops arrive in Chicago.

6 days ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

DePaul, a Catholic school in Chicago, prohibits distribution of any kind of birth control on its campus.

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

Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals

Bloom said he will retain manager Oli Marmol.

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

Springfield Police uses drone to help arrest man for business burglary

Fore's arrest came with the help of a Springfield Police drone, identifying a heat signal that turned out to be him.

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

Taylorville man sentenced to 18 years in prison in child porn case

The prison sentence is part of a plea deal.

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

Man charged with attempted murder, accused of beating man in wheelchair

Bolden also faces multiple counts of Aggravated Battery.

6 days ago in Fall Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories

Supporting veterans with a fundraising campout

Fifth Street Renaissance helps thousands of homeless members of our community annually.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.

7 days ago in Sports

MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.

7 days ago in Sports

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee

Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.

7 days ago in National

US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreement even as thousands of federal workers stand to be furloughed or laid off.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

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

Full house hears about police misconduct

Organizer is optimistic afterward.

1 week ago in Sports

Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance over his final five seasons.

1 week ago in National

Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.

1 week ago in World

1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed at least one man.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Governor says Military troops may protect ICE in Chicago

"ICE just doesn't give a damn, and neither does the President of the United States," said Pritzker.