7 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.

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Nokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway

The mayor says it was in reference to an incident at Casey's.

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Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it's also tied to circus history.

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Gas prices fall in Illinois over last week

Springfield gas prices range from $3.73 to $3.89 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.

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7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!” Trump said in a Sunday morning Truth Social post.

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Data center-related repeal; public still skeptical of Springfield council

Commenter says "tech bro billionaires" covet CWLP connections to the grid.

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Best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

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2 dead, 5 hospitalized from severe weather in Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said three homes were destroyed after a tornado reportedly touched down in the northeastern part of Jefferson County.

1 week ago in Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Southeast fieldhouse coming soon to District 186 construction calendar

The three Springfield public high schools will share the fieldhouse.

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Memorial therapist says simple steps help people stay active

Garrisson said setting realistic goals is key for people trying to become more active

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Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American

Mawani and Hidalgo Ortiz lived in Chicago and Mexico City, according to Cate Taylor, a spokesperson for Mawani's family.

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Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

Awed guests shook hands with the Obamas against the backdrop of a colorful, 38-foot-tall painting depicting a map of Chicago stretching to the ceiling, inspired by Carl Sandburg’s 1914 poem about the city: “stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders.”

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3-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews announces his retirement

Toews spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47.

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NWS: Second tornado in Springfield in a week last Wednesday, one of seven in region

Tornadoes also reported in Blue Mound, Pawnee, elsewhere.

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Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup

The sellers' profit margins are really what are up for bid.

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Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

1 week ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Registration for next school year in Springfield already underway

District 186 talks registration and supplies.

1 week ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients — and the farmers who feed them

Changes to SNAP eligibility are cutting benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents and hurting small farmers who support them.