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

Claims of service dog abuse at Rochester High School go viral

The district stressed that the online comments in the TikTok video do not reflect the reality inside their schools.

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

LLCC named one of the top 200 U.S. community colleges

Lincoln Land Community College nominated for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

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

Donor support makes early breast cancer detection possible

Early detection is pivotal in saving lives, and thanks to donors, Lincoln Memorial Hospital was able to do so.

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

Meet Achilles — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Achilles is a very entertaining kitten!

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

CWLP offers bill assistance through ‘Project RELIEF’ program

Project RELIEF is here to assist those who struggle paying their utility bill. Learn how you can qualify for bill assistance

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

Meet Angus — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

Animal Control kennels are full, and Angus has been waiting for a home for a long time.

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

University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines

Campuses see more new undergraduates, fewer international grad students.

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

Duckworth staffer dismissed in the wake of immigration accusations

Senator’s letter to ICE director states the employee acted without authority.

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

Clinic welcomes experienced psychiatrist to staff

The HSHS happily brings in Dr. Ebuka Edwin Oduche to their new psychiatry clinic in Springfield.

1 month ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Coroner: Human skull belongs to man missing since 2021

An investigation into the death of Kenneth P. Brown, 42, continues.

1 month ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Prospect League coming to Decatur in summer of 2026

The owners of the Lucky Horseshoes also own a team in Quincy.

1 month ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Council OKs stadium deal

Non-profit "Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium" is the new owner.

1 month ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying who used stolen excavator to destroy home

Still no suspect in the partial demolition of a Petersburg home.

1 month ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Former state employee goes to prison for child porn distribution

Billy Ruple, Jr. worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services at the time.

1 month ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch

Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?

1 month ago in Sports

Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility

Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who's paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday.

1 month ago in Sports

Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men's soccer.

1 month ago in Lifestyle

Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.

1 month ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Senate President Don Harmon avoids $10M fine after election board deadlocks

Harmon accused of accepting millions of dollars beyond contribution limits in 2024.

1 month ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats

Garcia announced he was not seeking reelection earlier this month just before the deadline to file paperwork for the seat. By then, his chief of staff was the only candidate who had submitted the needed paperwork.