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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.”
1 week ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Proposed solar farm to be before Sangamon County Board in June
Solar farm planned south of New Berlin.
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Despite one problem being solved, more issues persist for owner of Springfield downtown Wyndham
The Wyndham's owner files for bankruptcy.
1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Menard County
Police used a drone to help locate Justin Thornley, 31.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Stroke awareness highlighted during ‘American Stroke Month’
As part of American Stroke Month, officials at Springfield Memorial Hospital are encouraging people to learn the warning signs of a stroke and take steps to reduce their risk factors before a medical emergency happens.
1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Lawmaker: IL is a leader in LGBTQ rights
A priority is to ban the use of tax dollars for conversion therapy.
1 week ago in National
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.
1 week ago in World
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people Friday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical workers have struggled with a lack of resources and pushback from angry residents.
1 week ago in Features
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Sadie — APL Cat of the Week
Gentle, curious, and sweet!
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Boone — APL Dog of the Week
Boone "will quickly become your best buddy."
1 week ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step
The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.
1 week ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of new Owen Marsh Elementary School
Students, staff, community members and the Marsh family gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new building, located next to the original school that has served the community for nearly 60 years.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury
Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.
1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois
The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.
1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.
