4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates

Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his NHL playing career to get the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame. When it finally came, the timing only gave his family more reason to celebrate.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Nokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway

The mayor says it was in reference to an incident at Casey's.

4 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it's also tied to circus history.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Gas prices fall in Illinois over last week

Springfield gas prices range from $3.73 to $3.89 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!” Trump said in a Sunday morning Truth Social post.

4 weeks ago in Business, Local

Data center-related repeal; public still skeptical of Springfield council

Commenter says "tech bro billionaires" covet CWLP connections to the grid.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, National, Sports

Best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

2 dead, 5 hospitalized from severe weather in Jefferson County

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said three homes were destroyed after a tornado reportedly touched down in the northeastern part of Jefferson County.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, Sports

Southeast fieldhouse coming soon to District 186 construction calendar

The three Springfield public high schools will share the fieldhouse.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Memorial therapist says simple steps help people stay active

Garrisson said setting realistic goals is key for people trying to become more active

1 month ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Authorities find 4 bodies outside Mexico City while searching for a missing American

Mawani and Hidalgo Ortiz lived in Chicago and Mexico City, according to Cate Taylor, a spokesperson for Mawani's family.

1 month ago in Education, History, IL State News, National

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

Awed guests shook hands with the Obamas against the backdrop of a colorful, 38-foot-tall painting depicting a map of Chicago stretching to the ceiling, inspired by Carl Sandburg’s 1914 poem about the city: “stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders.”

1 month ago in IL State News, National, Sports

3-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews announces his retirement

Toews spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.

1 month ago in Crime, IL State News, National

At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

The eight men and four women in the group ranged in age from 17 to 47.

1 month ago in IL State News, Local

NWS: Second tornado in Springfield in a week last Wednesday, one of seven in region

Tornadoes also reported in Blue Mound, Pawnee, elsewhere.

1 month ago in Business, Education, Local

Springfield schools business manager: When bidding out bus fuel, it’s all about the markup

The sellers' profit margins are really what are up for bid.