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Two Springfield men arrested during State Police human trafficking operation
Arrests made June 24 and 25.
15 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield Police: Council’s Flock requirements will work for us
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Police say they’ll figure it out. That’s referring to a directive the city…
16 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories
Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’
Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.
16 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal
Funding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persistFunding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persist.
16 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband
The account technician worked at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center.
16 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting
Letter is latest in a series of efforts to crack down on unfounded allegations of vote fraud.
16 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed ‘The Vulture’ by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89
The right-hander moved onto the Chicago Cubs in 1968 until a 10-game stint with the Chicago White Sox in 1972 to finish his final major league season.
19 hours ago in Sports
‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen
The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.
19 hours ago in National
El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.
21 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield plans to transform downtown ‘Y Block’ into public park
It has been home to the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since 2019.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Local professional wrestlers look to raise money for St. Jude this weekend
One event brings together the high-flying action of pro wrestling and fundraising for St. Jude Childhood Cancer research hospitals!
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Video released of fatal crash involving an Illinois State Trooper
The video was provided first to Charles Henderson's family before being released for public view.
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, new network pushes for lasting change
The newly formed Massey Community Action Network will focus on implementing the commission's calls to action while bringing together community organizations, local leaders and public agencies to advocate for policy changes.
World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.
1 day ago in Sports
Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.
2 days ago in National
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.