4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line

Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

4 weeks ago in World

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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

Rising electricity demand could impact costs, experts say

Many states, including Illinois, are investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as they decommission coal-fired plants.

4 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Chatham breaks ground on $22 million municipal center

The new municipal center will hold city administration offices, staff and utility billing.

4 weeks ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month

The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.

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

UPDATE: County Board tables data center vote

15-13 tally follows more than three hours of debate.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Scotty — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

A "fun and good looking guy".

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Talker — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

He came to the shelter injured, but Talker is recovering nicely.

4 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New Korean convenience store in Springfield set for grand opening in April

Pop In Seoul has a grand opening in April.

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

New Berlin woman pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges

Prather is charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings

As federal support wavers, Illinois farmers and lawmakers face hurdles with their agenda.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Vanderbilt hosts Illinois women with its 1st Sweet 16 berth since 2009 on the line in March Madness

Nothing changes Monday night with a Sweet 16 berth in Fort Worth 1 Region on the line against No. 7 seed Illinois.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Catcher Reese McGuire rejoins the Chicago White Sox on a $1.2 million, 1-year deal

McGuire spent last season with the Chicago Cubs, where he hit .226 with nine homers and 24 RBIs. He was with the White Sox during the 2022 season.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Top prospect Anton Frondell, the No. 3 pick in 2025 NHL draft, is en route to Blackhawks

The Blackhawks signed Frondell to a three-year, entry-level contract last summer, then lent him to Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League, the country's top league.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois State beats Wake Forest 78-75, winning twice in NIT for first time in 30 years

Fourth-seeded Illinois State (22-12) heads to No. 2 seed Dayton for a campus-site quarterfinal.

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

Rahm Emanuel proposes banning all federal employees from betting on prediction markets

Emanuel became White House chief of staff to President Barack Obama before being elected to two terms as Chicago mayor.

4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS faculty: Use of AI also a concern in contract talks

Tenure-track faculty want protections regarding the use of AI.

4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS to offer degree in engineering technology

"The data suggests there is about a 4-to-1 gap in jobs in engineering technology versus graduates in the surrounding four-state region."