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

It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background

The significance of batting average has been in decline for years, replaced by on-base percentage and slugging percentage, along with the OPS metric that combines the two.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown

After a near awards-season sweep by "One Battle After Another," "Sinners" won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, shaking up the Oscar race and setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.

3 weeks ago in National

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.

3 weeks ago in National

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.

3 weeks ago in World

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment.

3 weeks ago in Sports

President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

What to Stream: Harry Styles, ‘War Machine,’ Steve Carell, ‘Young Sherlock’ and Pokémon Pokopia

Harry Styles' fourth solo album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," and Guy Ritchie's detective series "Young Sherlock" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Proposal could line the NEST for new moms

Medicaid-edligible mothers would get $4,500 if IL copies MI program.

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

Horace Mann increases quarterly shareholder dividend

This represents an indicated annual dividend of $1.44 per share payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2026.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New mayor appointed in Moweaqua after former mayor resigns amid budget controversy

During a special meeting Saturday, Angela Locke was appointed acting mayor by the board.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New vending machine offers lifesaving overdose prevention supplies in Taylorville

The vending machine offers Narcan and fentanyl test strips for free, along with other public health and safety items, most of which are free, according to the health department.

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

Springfield Police launch Blue Envelope Program to help drivers with Autism

The program is designed to foster positive interactions between police and people on the autism spectrum.

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

Judge orders release of dozens of immigrants detained illegally by ICE in Chicago

Cases where arrests came using blank warrants remain under review by appeals court.

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

Feel the love for downtown Springfield

Community cheerleaders want to grow business and residences downtown.

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

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is showing a new film

A film about an escaped slave who made a very big name for himself, titled 'Unsinkable Freedom", is now playing at the ALPLM

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

Chicago man accused of killing girlfriend’s mother in Indonesia pleads not guilty to U.S. charges

The case became known as the Bali “suitcase murder” because von Wiese-Mack's battered body was discovered crammed in a suitcase in the trunk of a taxi at an upscale resort.

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

Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services

Family members wiped away tears as the casket was brought into the stately brick building.

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

AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

AIPAC, which was founded decades ago to lobby for U.S. support for Israel, has reserved at least $1.9 million in advertisements through its super PAC in the race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, a veteran politician who is retiring.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board

The board could set maximum prices for certain prescription drugs, but faces industry resistance.

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

UPDATE: Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms

Illinois is the last to change state law on property tax debt sales after a 2023 Supreme Court decision.