4 weeks 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.

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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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

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Springfield’s tallest problem

Wyndham owner is suspected of sabotage.

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Virden man arrested on child pornography charges

Illinois Attorney General says "child sexual abuse material" was found in the suspect's home.

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Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail

Executive order did not specify what funding would be withheld.

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DOJ demands Illinois voter personal information by Sept. 1

State asked for deadline extension to research legal basis of the demand.

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United Methodist Church buys billboard space that hosted Proud Boys sign

‘Hate Divides, love Unites’ will be message on southern Illinois sign.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield residents arrested after police find two guns

Police say the two guns found were loaded.

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Frank Lesko to run for Illinois Senate seat

Lesko says he wants to lower costs for working families.

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Deadline coming for Isringhousing program providing grants to small businesses

The deadline to apply is September 1st!

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

$2B investment for Tuscola ammonia plant

Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Trial expected to start Tuesday for man accused of shooting ISP trooper

Cristobal Santana of Chicago pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and multiple battery charges.

4 weeks ago in National

Wall Street holds steady just below recent records

Stocks are holding near breakeven in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as indexes hover just below their recent all-time highs.

4 weeks ago in World

Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall

Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark

Cal Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August.