Illinois Authorities Urge Safe Super Bowl Weekend
Increased patrols and enforcement to prevent impaired driving and ensure seat belt use
'Tax the rich!' advocates target billionaires, digital ads
UIS Hires First Women's Flag Football Coach
Lifestyle
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Seeks More Participants
Illinois veterans encouraged to sign up for upcoming flights to visit WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Springfield Schools Seek Top Teacher, Administrator Nominations
Annual awards program accepting applications through February
Meet Bagheera & Timone — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week
Brothers want to go to a good home together!
Crime
Family Reacts to 20-Year Sentence for Sonya Massey's Killer
Supporters and family members hold press conference following conviction of Sean Grayson

Former Illinois Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Sonya Massey
Shooting of Black woman who called 911 prompts reforms, $10 million settlement
Former Illinois Deputy Convicted of Killing Black Woman
Sean Grayson faces up to 20 years in prison for fatal shooting of Sonya Massey
Politics
Springfield faith leaders pray for Haitians, call for compassion, justice
Hundreds gather to support Haitian immigrants facing deportation as TPS set to expire

Illinois Unveils Statewide E-Bike Safety Initiative
New campaign aims to modernize laws and protect riders, drivers and pedestrians amid rise of high-speed electric vehicles
New SNAP Work Requirements Threaten Benefits for Thousands in Illinois
Stricter rules go into effect on February 1, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of recipients
Business
Illinois Treasurer Urges Residents to Check for Missing Money
National Unclaimed Property Day is this weekend, and Treasurer Frerichs encourages people to search for unclaimed funds.

Illinois Announces $3.6M in Grants for Local Food Infrastructure
Funds will support processing, aggregation, and distribution to boost local farmers and communities
Industry Leaders Address Battery Fire Risks at CDRA Conference
Representatives from CDRA, SWANA, NWRA and ReMA discuss detection, training and funding to combat battery-related fires in waste and recycling operations.
Entertainment
Sheinelle Jones Recalls Manager Asking Her to 'Look More Like Halle Berry'
The Today show co-host says she was also asked to change the spelling of her first name early in her career.

Sheinelle Jones Recalls Being Told to Change Herself Early in Career
The Today co-host was asked to alter her name and appearance when starting out in TV news.
Bart Simpson's Prank Call to Moe's Tavern
Crossword clue reveals classic TV joke