6 days ago in Entertainment

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.

6 days ago in World

Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave continued to scorch parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.

6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cubs were the hottest team in baseball to start the season. Then mid-May hit

It's hardly time to panic.

6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Nishida shows off his arm and his enthusiasm in big league debut with the White Sox

Nishida is the fifth Japanese-born player to play for the White Sox.

6 days ago in Sports

Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999

Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, the DJ at Radio City Music Hall played Prince's "1999." That was the last time the Knicks had reached the NBA Finals.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio

Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

6 days ago in Sports

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.

6 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Teen bicyclist dead after being struck by car in Springfield

The accident happened Monday on the east side

6 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Williamsville Public Library and Museum seeing pay off of switching to solar panels

“When you look at $4,000 a year, when you're on a tight budget, that does make a big difference."

6 days ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Van Meter: Data centers are here to stay, like it or not

Van Meter says there have been data centers in Sangamon County for decades.

6 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

For the Illinois legislature, the end of the 2026 spring session is near

A state budget for FY 27 is the main thing lawmakers want to finish by Sunday night.

7 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Every day is Memorial Day at Camp Butler’

Springfield military cemetery is one of fourteen authorized by President Lincoln in 1862.

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

Teen injured in Clinton shooting

A 16-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Teresa — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Lovely, and ready to go home with you!

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Astro — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

A "strikingly handsome boy" in a shelter that is "completely full."

1 week ago in Agriculture, Business, Fall Guide, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.

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

After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.

1 week ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Slumping Cubs call up slugger Kevin Alcantara, leave 4-time Gold Glover Ian Happ out of lineup

“Kevin's on the roster,” Counsell said. “You know there are spots to get him in there.”