2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chicago area center in Trump’s immigration crackdown sparks complaints of inhumane conditions

Advocates say up to 200 people are being held there at a time, with some held up to five days in a space that doesn’t have showers or a cafeteria.

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

Chicago approves $90M payout over disgraced ex-sergeant who framed hundreds for drug crimes

The groundbreaking deal closes out 176 lawsuits involving 180 wrongfully convicted people who spent close to 200 years combined behind bars, marking an end to one of the Chicago Police Department's darkest chapters.

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SMTD to purchase 19 new buses

Federal grant funds will help pay for all 19 new buses.

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Judge rules feds can’t block Illinois’ disaster funding in response to immigration laws

State also files new challenge to law blocking Planned Parenthood funding

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Federal jury finds in favor of Springfield in 2021 lawsuit

The jury found the use of force was reasonable, and that one of the suspects had a bat, leaving the officers in fear of their safety.

2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

County makes second arrest in one week using new drone

See footage here of the arrest using a drone.

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

State to open up ‘Tax Amnesty Program’

Pay back taxes owed between October 1 and November 17.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds

The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.

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Parents of YNOT crash victim remember daughter, call for justice

"I'm just asking, 'Where's my kid? Where's my kid?' The press conference was at five. The coroner didn't come until about six and tell us that we had lost our child," Christine Britton said.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

First Sherman, now Riverton residents say Comcast workers are damaging their property

"There was not any effort made at all to notify us that this was going to be happening," Haflinger said.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers

For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night, a victory that deadlocked the division.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees

Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

2 weeks ago in World

Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.

2 weeks ago in Features

Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature

Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small

Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?

2 weeks ago in World

For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN

Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.

2 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Help needed solving recent Springfield burglary

The burglary happened Sept. 16 at Prairie Telecom.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

$12.5 million Federal Grant awarded to Central Illinois Regional Airport

The grant will fund the first phase of CIRA's upcoming Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project.

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LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery

The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am--4pm September 29--October 31