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20 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths
“We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury,” Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall said of the storm that hit Lena, Illinois, on Friday.
20 hours ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Damage, at least one tornado in Springfield area from Friday night storms
One tornado was reported near Middletown.
2 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Police: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death
Joseph A. Leckner is charged with Animal Cruelty.
2 days ago in Crime, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Parents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home
According to the department, the home was full of trash, animal waste, and bugs.
2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen
The new location is just down the street from its old location.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories
Meet Buddy — APL Pet of the Week
Big heart, bigger energy!
2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield
House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.
2 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms
Plan seeks to make children’s social media feeds less addictive.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline
Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team
The Bears could use some more help protecting Caleb Williams and taking down the other team's quarterback.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Connor Bedard’s next contract is a top priority for the Blackhawks in an important offseason
“We'll get that done, and we'll get to work soon on that," Davidson said.
2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O’Hare to reduce airport delays
“If you book a ticket, we want you and your family to have the certainty that you’ll fly without endless delays and cancellations,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.
2 days ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale
Activists, including Harrison’s sister, Louise Harrison Caldwell, who had moved away in the late 1960s, stepped in to save it.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cubs expect Cade Horton to miss up to 16 months after elbow surgery and place Daniel Palencia on IL
The 24-year-old Horton underwent an ulnar collateral ligament revision on Thursday, his second reconstructive surgery on the elbow.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
NWS: Springfield now in an ‘enhanced’ risk for severe weather Friday
The greatest threat in Springfield is wind gusts near 75 miles per hour.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Barbara Flynn Currie, the first woman to serve as IL House majority leader, passes at 85
Trailblazing lawmaker served 40 years in IL House, 22 as majority leader.
2 days ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Community colleges = economic engine
Study shows $27.2 billion in economic impact.
3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local
‘Four Tops’ speak to IL Chamber Day
Republicans say with Democrats in charge, Illinois is on the wrong path.
3 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Severe weather possible Friday, especially west of Springfield
The greatest risk is west of Interstate 55.
3 days ago in Sports
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.