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

Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps

Texas House Democrats said in a statement that attorneys have told them they must return to the state to “build a strong public legislative record” for an upcoming legal battle against a new map.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying burglary suspect

The suspected break-in happened one week ago.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories

IL Republicans say momentum, values, are on their side

State GOP chair Kathy Salvi: "Through our hard work in all 102 counties, we brought Trump’s numbers to within single digits” in Illinois.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Commemoration ceremony for the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender

The ceremony included, a wreath dedication, a moment of silence, and military honors provided by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.

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

On Republican Day at the State Fair, Pritzker signs workers’ protection bills at Springfield union office

Labor leaders and Democrats claim President Trump is trying to do away with worker protections.

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

Manhunt continues for 70-year-old suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City

The deputy, a six-year veteran, sustained gunshot wounds to the left knee and arm. The GCPD officer, on the force for one year, was hit in the left hip.

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

Horse dead after accident during state fair harness racing

An accident happened Wednesday during harness racing.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Education, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

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

State Police, other law enforcement form human trafficking enforcement group

The Illinois effort is being funded in large part by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

EPA issues order after ADM carbon sequestration leaked into other areas

The substances leaked into an unauthorized area near the Decatur plant in July of last year.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Teen dead after farm-related accident near Virden

Authorities believe Kiel suffered an accident while using some equipment outside of Virden and was pronounced dead around noon.

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

Prosecutors won’t charge Chicago officers who fired nearly 100 times during a deadly traffic stop

The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the role of tactical officers who were involved.

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

JB sees a big 2026 for IL Dems

Wednesday was Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.

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

Springfield resident Tracy wants to replace Springfield resident Durbin in Senate

"I will represent all of Illinois, not just Chicago," said Tracy.

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

House minority leader in Springfield for ‘Governor’s Day’ at the Illinois State Fair

"Of course, every city can continue to do more to drive down crime.  But the real crime scene that's hurting everyday Americans in the United States of America, and the District of Columbia, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the House floor, and the Senate floor."

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll

Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in World

Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday arrived in Berlin for talks with the German chancellor and virtual meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and other European leaders ahead of Friday's planned summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

4 weeks ago in Sports

The Little League World Series has had its share of drama before even getting to Williamsport

The road to Williamsport was filled with more drama than usual for a couple Little League World Series participants this year, including a Venezuelan team that needed visa exemptions to make the trip and an American club that narrowly knocked off a defending champ.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Angels turn triple play when Shohei Ohtani lines out to Zach Neto and 2 Dodgers are caught off base

Zach Neto had never seen a triple play in person before he made it happen himself in the sixth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

4 arrests after home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say

Four people have been arrested in connection with a burglary earlier this summer at a Los Angeles home reportedly owned by actor Brad Pitt, police said Tuesday.