3 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Bobbin — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

This itty bitty kitty is ready for your home -- maybe with a brother or sister!

3 weeks ago in Sports

Scottie Scheffler rallies from 4 shots down and wins BMW Championship for 5th victory of the year

The numbers Scottie Scheffler is compiling have been drawing comparisons with Tiger Woods. The world's No. 1 player had a Tiger-like moment with the trophy on the line and a club in his hand Sunday in the BMW Championship.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Caleb Williams looks sharp in Ben Johnson’s offense as Bears rout Bills 38-0 in preseason

Caleb Williams' rocky training camp now seems to be on the upswing. Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time, connecting with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 36-yard touchdown on the opening drive as the Chicago Bears cruised to 38-0 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Weapons’ maintains top spot in second weekend, scaring off newcomer ‘Nobody 2’

"Weapons" scared its way to the top of the box office in its debut and managed to stay there during its second weekend, beating out "Freakier Friday" and newcomer "Nobody 2."

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme

Singer Sean Kingston was sentenced to three and a half years in prison Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme in which he leveraged his fame to dupe sellers into giving him luxury items that he then never paid for.

3 weeks ago in World

Israel’s growing frustration over the war in Gaza erupts in nationwide protests

Israeli protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza attempted to shut down the country Sunday in one of the largest and fiercest protests in 22 months of war. Organizers, representing the families of hostages, asserted that hundreds of thousands of people took part.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast

A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

Air Canada suspended plans to restart operations Sunday after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants said it will defy a return to work order. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travelers per day during the peak summer travel season.

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

A Chicago woman helps ‘say her name’ with ‘Sonya’s Law’ passage

Anjanette Young's home was wrongly raided, she says, by Chicago Police in 2019.

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

Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes

President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California.

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

DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds

Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database

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

Del’s Popcorn Shop closing Springfield location

One of America's oldest popcorn shops is closing its Springfield doors.

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

Jacobs joins UIS Men’s Basketball coaching staff

Nolan Jacobs started out as a manager at ISU before coaching

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

Springfield man accused of sexually assaulting young girl

The victim is said to be a girl under the age of 13.

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

U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

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

U of I quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Manning Award watchlist

The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to honor the college football achievements of Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning.

3 weeks ago in National, Sports

NCAA set to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan’s program

The NCAA is expected to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan's college football program on Friday. In a notice sent to the school...

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s meeting with Putin could determine the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida

Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. Kingston, whose legal name is...

3 weeks ago in Sports

Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre seized on a softer Caves Valley after a two-hour storm delay and rode the best putting round of his year with six straight birdies to...