4 weeks ago in National

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer leads the 2026 nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know

Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrives Friday. Are you ready for it?

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

World’s grain buyers eyeball IL assets

"To be blunt, it's a pretty tough mission right now" with tariffs, says ag director Jerry Costello.

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

Behl: No contact with ICE

Things have gotten out of hand near my hometown, says Purchase.

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

Budzinski sends letter to Wyndham owner, seeking answers

"Today, Springfield's skyline centerpiece stands dark, boarded, and blighted – an eyesore in the heart of our capital city," Budzinski wrote.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."

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

New lawsuits against Trump’s immigration actions continue to take shape

Illinois AG Raoul says he’s ready to file a challenge if federal troops arrive in Chicago.

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

A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

DePaul, a Catholic school in Chicago, prohibits distribution of any kind of birth control on its campus.

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

Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals

Bloom said he will retain manager Oli Marmol.

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

Springfield Police uses drone to help arrest man for business burglary

Fore's arrest came with the help of a Springfield Police drone, identifying a heat signal that turned out to be him.

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

Taylorville man sentenced to 18 years in prison in child porn case

The prison sentence is part of a plea deal.

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

Man charged with attempted murder, accused of beating man in wheelchair

Bolden also faces multiple counts of Aggravated Battery.

4 weeks ago in Fall Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories

Supporting veterans with a fundraising campout

Fifth Street Renaissance helps thousands of homeless members of our community annually.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee

Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.

4 weeks ago in National

US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreement even as thousands of federal workers stand to be furloughed or laid off.