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

Improve your money habits by setting financial resolutions for 2026

Most financial resolutions fall into four categories: creating a budget, reducing debt, building up savings and improving credit scores.

Matt, Amy, and baby Theodore Barker after being the first family to give birth in Springfield in 2026. Well, Theodore had no comment.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Oh baby! Meet the first newborn of 2026 in Springfield

Theodore Barker: Born 12:41 a.m. 1/1/2026. 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches long.

Doctor listens to a pregnant woman’s abdomen using a stethoscope.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths

Black women were more than twice as likely as white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition.

Immigrant rights advocates demonstrate outside the Illinois Statehouse in Springfield in May, 2025, urging passage of legislation to guarantee all children the right to a free public education regardless of their immigration or citizenship status. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

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

New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom

Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1.

Dry January

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dry January challenge encourages health reset for the new year

A month of sobriety offers physical and mental benefits, with tips to help participants succeed.

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

USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

FBA payments are based on planted acres in 2025, Economic Research Service cost of production, and the World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate Report.

The family is now working to rebuild their lives, and members of the community are being asked to help.

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

Family displaced after house fire in DeWitt County; public donations requested

Blaze spreads quickly due to high winds; no injuries reported—GoFundMe set up to assist family.

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

Governors typically control states' National Guardsmen, and Trump had deployed troops to all three cities against the wishes of state and local Democratic leaders. He said it was necessary as part of a broader crackdown on immigration, crime and protests.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

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

Going into finale, Caleb Williams approaches Bears’ single-season passing record, 4,000-yard mark

Coach Ben Johnson dismissed 4,000 as “an arbitrary number.” But in Chicago, it is a big deal. The Bears, after all, are the only franchise without a 4,000-yard passer.

FILE - Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Hunter Harvey throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, March 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

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

Reliever Hunter Harvey and the Chicago Cubs finalize 1-year contract

The addition of Harvey is the latest move in a bullpen makeover for the Cubs, who have added Phil Maton, Hoby Milner and Jacob Webb and re-signed Caleb Thielbar.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a Springfield grocery store in 2022 in favor of temporarily eliminating the state’s grocery tax. Four years later, the tax will end permanently, at least statewide. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)

2 weeks ago in Business, Crime, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin

Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fun times for tourists and locals in Springfield begin January 3

Amy Beadle from Visit Springfield has a fun list of activities beginning in January.

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Donelan looks forward to budget process

Gregory says someone else should get a chance to chair budget hearings.

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

New Year’s Eve tradition: First Night Springfield

Arts celebration throughout downtown Wednesday afternoon and evening.

After an EF-2 tornado ripped through Long Creek, the roof of a home on Skyline Drive is a pile of debris and the family's life is turned upside down.

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

Long Creek family rebuilding after EF-2 tornado rips off roof

"My son was standing in the hallway and screamed, 'Mom!' extremely loud. Half of the roof [was] already off the house," Futrell said.  

A father and son from Blue Mound are keeping old school country music alive through song — and by saving an iconic car used by music legend Ernest Tubb.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history

"I just fell in love with it — just the story, the provenance behind this car," Mike said.

Crab and lobster

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

Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England

Lobster meat destined for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota was stolen by a fraudulent trucking company, according to the broker who arranged the pickup.

Fighting Illini Football

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

Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season

“We don’t have to read about other years anymore," Bielema said. “I think people usually either read about history or write history, and this group’s writing history and I think we’ll continue to do that.”

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fatal Tuesday afternoon crash investigated

The victim's name is not yet being released.

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17 hours ago in Sports

Oregon QB Dante Moore says he’ll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft. Moore, 20, announced his decision on Wednesday on ESPN.

17 hours ago in Sports

Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March

The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that Dell Curry — the father of Stephen and Seth Curry — will get his No. 30 retired in a ceremony on March 19 when the team plays host to the Orlando Magic.

17 hours ago in Entertainment

Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6.