2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

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

Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four

In the place he always wanted to be, Underwood has the Fighting Illini in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, trying to bring home a first national title.

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

Nebraska-Missouri and Penn State-Kentucky volleyball matches are set for Wrigley Field in September

The conferences announced Monday that Nebraska will play Missouri and Penn State will meet Kentucky at the home of the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 6.

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

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to go on a minor-league rehab stint during Cubs’ upcoming trip

Suzuki is in the final season of an $85 million, five-year contract.

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

Yes, the pros get nervous, too. Here’s how Stephen Curry and others deal with it

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan polled his players earlier this season whether they considered a free throw with one second left in a tie game the same as one in the first quarter of a tie game. The answer was a resounding no.

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

Nico Hoerner’s $141 million, 6-year Cubs contract includes deferred money payable through 2047

He also gets a full no-trade provision and a hotel suite on road trips.

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

Study: Lack of available child care could cost state economy $6.2 billion per year

Murphy says there can't be a productive workforce, one that's stable, without adequate child care. 

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

NewsChannel 20 changes ownership hands again

A number of publications report Rincon Broadcasting Group is transferring control of the station group, including WICS-TV, WRSP-TV, and WICD-TV to a company called Community News Media LLC.

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

Illinois State Police making 911 upgrades

The upgrades were completed using various regional providers.

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

CWLP: Our water tastes good!

CWLP wins award in regional water competition.

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

Springfield Police Chief on the hot seat at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting

Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl was in the hot seat at Tuesday's Springfield City Council Meeting regarding the arrest of a 19-year-old Springfield woman.

3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel

Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.

3 weeks ago in Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dietitian: Side dishes can be made healthy, and tasty, and a class will show you how

Zepp hosts classes at the Memorial Wellness Center on making the meals and snacks you eat better for you. 

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

Leland Grove approves new police chief

Oliver will replace Daniel Ryan, who was arrested on DUI and domestic battery charges in February.

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

Pritzker: Neither I, nor state lawmakers, have anything to do with your property taxes

Pritzker: Republicans are 'confused' on who handles property taxes.

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

IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history

Delgado was inspired to file the plan after hearing from several current high school students.

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

Illinois honors Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting ceremony

Illinois DCFS leads statewide observance to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, featuring events across the state throughout April.

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

Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities

Advocates and lawmakers call local zoning rules ‘discriminatory,’ push for state-level protections.