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1 week ago in Lifestyle
Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone
Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law, Springfield included
Giannoulias alleges Flock Safety improperly shared data with federal border officials.
1 week ago in National
Closure of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
A federal judge in Miami has refused to pause her order requiring the winding down of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" while the federal government appeals her ruling.
1 week ago in Entertainment
For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real
"Bugonia" is having its world premiere Thursday evening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it's in competition for the top prize, the Golden Lion. Focus Features is releasing the film in North American theaters on Oct. 24.
1 week ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Park Board approves transfer of Robin Roberts Stadium back to city
The Lucky Horseshoes want to be able to add things like storm drainage and artificial turf, so, they say, more games and more events can be held at the stadium.
1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in damage, theft at Lake Springfield Marina
Gas tanks among other things were stolen from the marina.
1 week ago in National, Trending
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.
1 week ago in History, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
More Abe Lincoln photos added to Presidential Library/Museum’s online collection, many dealing with his assassination
Also included are scenes from the places Honest Abe has lived.
1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Man convicted of attempted murder of Illinois State Trooper in Springfield
Christobal Santana can now be sent to Chicago for a murder trial there.
1 week ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
UIS Men’s Soccer ranked 8th in GLVC coaches’ poll for Fall 2025 season
This preseason ranking positions the Prairie Stars on track for a GLVC Tournament berth, which would mark their ninth consecutive appearance.
1 week ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
UIS Men’s Cross Country positioned third in GLVC preseason poll
The GLVC preseason coaches' poll is a significant indicator of how teams are perceived within the conference, providing insight into the competitive landscape ahead of the season.
1 week ago in Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
UIS Women’s Cross Country ranked 3rd in GLVC preseason poll
In the 2024 season, UIS achieved a fourth-place finish at the GLVC Championship and placed 13th at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Democratic governors look to derail Trump’s plan to send National Guard to Chicago and other cities
Pritzker aides agreed Democrats have a chance to emphasize public safety policy choices.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge
Trump has long singled out Chicago, making it a recurring theme on the campaign trail in both 2016 and 2024.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
DCFS timeline in foster child’s death reveals 10 caseworkers, but no credible findings of abuse
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had refused to make details public.
1 week ago in World
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
1 week ago in Sports
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open
Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.
1 week ago in Entertainment
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.
1 week ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield’s tallest problem
Wyndham owner is suspected of sabotage.
