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Kathi Salvi (left) former Illinois Republican Party chair, and Bob Grogan, Salvi's replacement.

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

Salvi out as Illinois GOP leader

No reason was given for the change.

A ribbon was cut Monday, May 18 on renovations made to the Washington Park Botanical Garden Conservatory Dome.

2 weeks ago in Education, History, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

$1.3M botanical garden dome reopens in Springfield’s Washington Park

A $1.3 million project renovated the Conservatory Dome.

Money bag with a dollar sign beside a rising multicolored bar chart and coins, symbolizing financial growth and savings growth.

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

Jerome TIF district would affect District 186

Village is willing to give the school district 25 percent of its TIF revenue.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers

The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice field Monday for the start of voluntary organized team activities, jogging out in a white No. 8 jersey shortly after finalizing a 1-year deal to return to the club he guided to an AFC North championship last winter.

Mike Murphy, CEO, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

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

Chamber head talks state budget and small business awards

CEO Of The Chamber, Mike Murphy was on The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss everything that's happening in our capitol city. 

"I Remember Mama" performed by Theatre in the Park

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

“I Remember Mama” plays in Petersburg this weekend

A comedy/drama about a family of Norwegian immigrants.

Urban street scene beneath an elevated highway, with a dark car parked near concrete pillars and green Michigan Avenue signs nearby; a red Security Alert sign is mounted on a beige column.

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

Stalled surveillance bill highlights tension between privacy and public safety

Backers no longer pushing bill that would have prohibited police from using facial recognition software this session.

FILE - Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sept. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., file)

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

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel tweaks his right knee while on a minor league rehab assignment

White Sox manager Will Venable said the issue occurred during Teel's last at-bat Saturday in his fourth game with the Knights.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad throws to the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 8, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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

Cubs send right-hander Javier Assad to minors to stretch out as a starting pitcher

Chicago also brought up left-hander Ty Blach from Triple-A and transferred right-hander Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list.

Baseball player in White Sox pinstripe uniform swings a bat during a game, wearing a protective face mask and helmet with number 5 visible.

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

Munetaka Murakami looks right at home with young Chicago White Sox

Murakami is the fourth Japanese-born player to play for the White Sox.

Older man in a suit giving a speech at a lectern labeled 'President Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, A Doubletree by Hilton' against a blue curtain backdrop with a microphone nearby.

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

Killeen: U of I is good for business

The university, says its president, drives the business climate in many ways.

Reverse-angle parking

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

Opinions split on fines for Springfield parking violations

Proposal would double fines, but city already collects money despite parking being free.

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

Governor: Chicago mayor is ineffective

Pritzker: Johnson has no plan for Bears and comes to Springfield too late to pitch for Chicago.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century

Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back fashion.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Mitchell scores 26 and the Cavaliers rout the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to reach the East finals

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

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Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

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Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

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Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

13 hours ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.