2 weeks ago in Entertainment

For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real

"Bugonia" is having its world premiere Thursday evening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it's in competition for the top prize, the Golden Lion. Focus Features is releasing the film in North American theaters on Oct. 24.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Park Board approves transfer of Robin Roberts Stadium back to city

The Lucky Horseshoes want to be able to add things like storm drainage and artificial turf, so, they say, more games and more events can be held at the stadium.

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

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in damage, theft at Lake Springfield Marina

Gas tanks among other things were stolen from the marina.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.

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

More Abe Lincoln photos added to Presidential Library/Museum’s online collection, many dealing with his assassination

Also included are scenes from the places Honest Abe has lived.

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

Man convicted of attempted murder of Illinois State Trooper in Springfield

Christobal Santana can now be sent to Chicago for a murder trial there.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS Men’s Soccer ranked 8th in GLVC coaches’ poll for Fall 2025 season

This preseason ranking positions the Prairie Stars on track for a GLVC Tournament berth, which would mark their ninth consecutive appearance.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS Men’s Cross Country positioned third in GLVC preseason poll

The GLVC preseason coaches' poll is a significant indicator of how teams are perceived within the conference, providing insight into the competitive landscape ahead of the season.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS Women’s Cross Country ranked 3rd in GLVC preseason poll

In the 2024 season, UIS achieved a fourth-place finish at the GLVC Championship and placed 13th at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.

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

Democratic governors look to derail Trump’s plan to send National Guard to Chicago and other cities

Pritzker aides agreed Democrats have a chance to emphasize public safety policy choices.

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

Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

Trump has long singled out Chicago, making it a recurring theme on the campaign trail in both 2016 and 2024.

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

DCFS timeline in foster child’s death reveals 10 caseworkers, but no credible findings of abuse

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had refused to make details public.

2 weeks ago in World

Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight

Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats

Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open

Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies

James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.

2 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield’s tallest problem

Wyndham owner is suspected of sabotage.

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

Virden man arrested on child pornography charges

Illinois Attorney General says "child sexual abuse material" was found in the suspect's home.

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

Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail

Executive order did not specify what funding would be withheld.

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

DOJ demands Illinois voter personal information by Sept. 1

State asked for deadline extension to research legal basis of the demand.