3 weeks ago in National

Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court

Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jordan Stolz opens his bid for 4 golds by winning the 1,000 meters in an Olympic-record time

Jordan Stolz pictured this moment most of his life, ever since he was 5 and learning to skate on a frozen pond in his Wisconsin backyard after falling in love with speedskating while watching the 2010 Winter Olympics on TV — and hoping to one day step atop the podium himself.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

County: City aldermen had misunderstandings about animal control contract

City to pay bill for last year of service now that some "miscommunications" have been cleared up.

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

‘Passport to Illinois’ now available as America’s 250’s birthday begins

56 areas and pieces of history are featured -- including Springfield.

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

Court rules in favor of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act

Illinois to continue banning interchange fees with the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture

Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.

3 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night due to left foot arthritis, a decision that will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team.

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

Angel Reese re-signs with Rose BC for remainder of Unrivaled season

eese led Unrivaled with 12.2 rebounds per game last season and led Rose in blocked shots.

3 weeks ago in Sports

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

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

Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are ‘fixable’

On Wednesday, the company said it will pivot from the split and invest $600 million in marketing, sales and product development.

3 weeks ago in World

Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home

A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman believed by police to be the shooter was also found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound.

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

The data center debate continues at the Sangamon County Board

Pros and cons of data centers discussed by the public again.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

3 weeks ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

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

Teachers, parents voice concerns over proposed cuts to Rochester schools

In January, district leaders announced just over $3 million in cuts as part of a deficit reduction plan.

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

Ball-Chatham School District asking voters to approve $110 million referendum

Lamon said some buildings have gotten so bad that they've struggled to keep classrooms warmer than 50 degrees in the winter.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Discussion continues over decorum – or lack thereof – at Springfield City Council

The temperature was cooler this week, but there are still concerns over funding to the SSGA and decorum.

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

Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge

People report lengthy delays long after judges approve expungement and sealing orders.

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

Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway

Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.

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

Country star Bailey Zimmerman, an Illinois native, to perform at Illinois State Fair

The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on "Ag Day" at the fair.