2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

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

Teen daughter of a Chicago man detained in an immigration case dies from a rare cancer

The teenager had been diagnosed in December 2024 with the aggressive form of soft tissue cancer and had been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

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

Springfield museum celebrates 100 years of Route 66

The museum and restaurant opened eight years ago, transforming what was once a condemned Stuckey’s restaurant into an international attraction.

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

Rochester High School investing in vape detectors to curb student vaping

The vape monitors will be connected to an app, sending real-time alerts to staff when vapor is detected, including nicotine and THC. 

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

Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln

For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear.

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

Sangamon County Board approves paying Peoria County’s bill for Grayson trial

The final bill was nearly $160,000.

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

Arrest made in Jacksonville shooting death

Marissa Teubner, 23, arrested on charges of Homicide-First Degree and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.

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

Weight loss – small steps, whole foods, and getting support can make a big difference

Developing one habit at a time and making small changes can help goals become long term success.

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

UPDATED: Woman dead after shooting in Jacksonville

Police have not yet identified the victim or any suspects.

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

Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

Miller has agreed to a $2.5 million, two-year contract with Chicago, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.

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

A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands.

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

Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released

He also ordered Homeland Security to give notice to attorneys before releasing people from detention.

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

ICE agents detain five men on their way to work at a Du Quoin sawmill

This marks one of the first reported mass ICE enforcement actions this far south in Illinois.

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

New liquor control and compliance portal launched by ILCC

Licensees are encouraged to register their ILogin account by February 18th.

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

Survey says Illinoians want safety reforms before driverless vehicles

Residents were surveyed in Cook County and the Metro East Area (Madison and St. Clair Counties).

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

Girl Scout cookie sales are officially underway — including this year’s new flavor

Order online, or find a cookie seller in your area!

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

Chain restaurant’s Springfield location closes

It's not clear why the restaurant closed.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

2 weeks ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.