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

Springfield man convicted of 2021 murder

Jahsen Thomas shot Courtney Smith, 37, multiple times in April of 2021.

3 weeks ago in World

Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival

Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital's maritime history.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ciara reinforces her passion for music with ‘CiCi.’ The album is her first since 2019

Ciara will deliver a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it's not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. "It's time. Honestly, I've been working on this album for almost five years," said the R&B-pop superstar.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcome first child via adoption

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a daughter, the first child for the married couple, this summer, they announced Thursday. "We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy," the couple wrote in a social media statement.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Glenwood ranks as top high school in Springfield area

That mark places the school in the top 6% of all high schools statewide.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, aka Sincaraz, rule men’s tennis as the 2025 US Open arrives

OK, sure, maybe it wouldn't be rational to say there's no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men's championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he's healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 7. Seems reasonable, though.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles ‘Anthology’ projects will be released this fall

Beatles fans will be feeling some "real love" for this: New content from the iconic band is coming this fall on screen, in music and in print.

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

Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline

Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.

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

Ex-Jan. 6 defendant sentenced in wrong-way fatal

Shane Woods killed one, injured three in I-55 crash.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Help is available in search for new D-186 superintendent as Gill retires

"I feel good about the pool of candidates that we will bring to Springfield," said IASB's Carmen Ayala.

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

Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions

Election board likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument.

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

Get your kicks with donuts on Route 66

New donut-themed Route 66 sign debuts outside Mel-o-Cream on Sixth.

3 weeks ago in National

Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein 's sex trafficking case, joining two other judges in denying the public release of material from investigations into the late financier's decades-long sexual abuse of young women and girls.

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

Law enforcement employees arrested, accused of assault in weekend bar fight

Two are Macoupin County deputies, while the third is a Bunker Hill Police officer.

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

UPDATED Crime of the Week: Help still needed solving Monday homicide, as victim is identified

Police need your help identifying potential suspects or vehicles used.

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

Decatur man accused of sexual assault, creating child porn with A.I.

Kevin Horve, 45, was arrested originally in June, with more charges recently being added.

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

One shot, one arrested, Saturday night in Springfield

One man was taken to the hospital, while another was taken into custody Saturday night.

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

Shots fired into Jacksonville home

No one was hurt. Police continue an investigation.

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

Illinois beekeepers battle losses, costs to keep hives buzzing

Community support, careful management help address challenges

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

Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push

Republican Ray LaHood, Democrat Bill Daley to lead effort