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23 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Southern Illinois player strikes it rich with $1 million Holiday Gold scratch-off win
Fairview Heights resident wins top prize on $20 ticket purchased at local Sav-On Liquor & Wine.
24 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Gun violence prevention action committee releases 2025 Gun Safety Report Card ahead of 2026 elections
The report highlights the lawmakers who supported reforms aimed at preventing dangerous individuals from obtaining firearms, safeguarding children and at-risk individuals from gun access, and strengthening enforcement of existing gun laws.
1 day ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Arrest made in weekend Springfield shooting death
Christopher Coleman, 29, was originally arrested on unrelated charges.
1 day ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UI prof on e-scooter popularity
Rideshares are up but bikeshares are down.
1 day ago in World
Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, global hunger authority says
Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur where paramilitary fighters have been rampaging, a global hunger monitoring group said Monday, as the war has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster.
1 day ago in National
NYC mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day
New York City's mayoral candidates are making a final push Monday to get voters to the polls, as the race to lead America's biggest city nears its finale.
After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?
The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations.
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fatal crash outrages IL Freedom Caucus
Coles County board member and his wife died; driver and passenger in other vehicle were undocumented.
1 day ago in Sports
NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams
The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams had rough games. The NFL looks more wide open every week.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?
Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement "KPop Demon Hunters" as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead.
1 day ago in National
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.
1 day ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Welcome dome
27-team softball tournament inaugurates Scheels Sports Park in "soft opening."
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Sonya Massey’s family, friends speak in detail following second-degree murder conviction of Grayson
"I think we were looking for full justice. We only got partial justice."
2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Video shows immigration agent punching restrained man after car collision turns into confrontation
"It is an outrage,” Biss said. “Our message for ICE is simple: Get the hell out of Evanston."
3 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Man shot to death in Springfield early Saturday
Police say "This is an ongoing investigation."
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers approve ban on immigration arrests near courthouses
Democratic Senate President Don Harmon, a lead sponsor, acknowledged the measure will face a court challenge.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘They are literally targeting people.’ ICE comes to southern Illinois
Man detained at Spanish-speaking traffic court in Clinton County is a first in the area.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lawsuit alleges ICE detainees denied access to counsel while held in ‘inhumane’ conditions
7th Circuit rules judge overstepped in ordering Bovino into court for daily check-ins.
3 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases
Funding for downstate transit agencies decreases from previous plan.
3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Highest scoring NBA players born in Illinois
Stacker compiled the highest scoring NBA players born in Illinois.





















