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2 days ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield celebrates Juneteenth with week of events honoring freedom, culture and community
The city's annual Juneteenth Celebration, now in its 32nd year, features activities throughout the week leading up to June 19, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
3 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
NWS: Springfield tornado traveled long distance, also a tornado in Menard County
Illinois has had the most tornadoes this year so far.
3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Southern Illinois man convicted in federal case involving 3D-printed guns
Federal prosecutor said Yaroslav Vishnevski operated a “mini gun factory” while he described himself as a hobbyist.
3 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.
3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Illinois distributes first $25M to local pharmacies to help them compete
The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.
3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki leaves game against Giants with right knee discomfort
Suzuki was hurt while attempting to make a reaching catch on a flyball from Matt Chapman, coming up limping and grabbing at his right leg.
3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Back-to-School physicals required for many Illinois students before fall classes begin
Dr. Mackenzie Heywood, a pediatrician with Memorial Care on Koke Mill Road, said many Illinois students will need a physical examination before they can begin classes this fall.
3 days ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield Juneteenth Unity Parade draws crowds along MLK Drive
The Unity Parade traveled through Springfield's east side before ending at Comer Cox Park, where a weekend music festival and community celebration continued throughout the day.
4 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Rural King breaks ground on $75M expansion in Mattoon
The new headquarters is expected to open in 2028.
5 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges
An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Springfield Wednesday night
A derecho produced widespread wind damage across the northern portion of the state.
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock.
5 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.
5 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois
‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.
5 days ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program
Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.
5 days ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries
Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning.
5 days ago in Sports
Hurricanes’ top-line performers come through as Carolina moves within a win of claiming Stanley Cup
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour spent weeks answering the same question about needing more goal-scoring pop from top-line forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.
5 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Storms damage planes, hangars at Springfield airport following storms
Several hangars appeared to have been damaged with walls and roofs torn away.