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October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference

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Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

Lead concerns prompt soil testing at Taylorville park

Officials say Park Field 1 is off-limits while additional soil samples are tested.

3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois’ 8 interstate visitor information centers to close at month’s end

The state says the centers’ role has evolved over time as travelers’ needs change.

3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Bill to keep AM radio in cars passes U.S. House, goes to Senate

Car manufacturers say "no" to AM Radio, while radio says "yes."

National News

1 day ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

3 days ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

2 weeks ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

Sports

1 day ago in Sports

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff

The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.

2 days ago in Sports

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

2 days ago in Sports

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.

3 days ago in Sports

Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams

If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.

4 days ago in Sports

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference

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Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Music

Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

Richie was scheduled to perform with Earth, Wind & Fire Saturday in San Francisco, Sept. 30 in Chicago and Oct. 3 in Columbus, Ohio.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’

When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.

Local News from Capitol City Now

2 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference

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Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.

4 hours ago in Crime, Local

Man gets 20 years in prison for Pawnee sexual assault of minor

The assault happened in Pawnee April, 2024.

5 hours ago in History, IL State News, Local, National

Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood

The indoor stadium was chosen because there wasn’t a venue large enough in his home Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, to accommodate the anticipated crowd.

8 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local, Sports

D-186 rethinks hot weather policy

A board member is concerned about conditions at a Sept. 12 football game.

10 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Health experts share car seat safety tips for parents

Health officials share tips on proper installation, straps and winter clothing.

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