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17 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks sang at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024.

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

19 hours 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.

22 hours ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month

Grief in children

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

2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

New life for Town and Country?

The Town & Country Shopping Center on MacArthur Blvd. has a new owner.

MacArthur Blvd. strip mall has been sold. Also: Burgers!

2 days ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

National News

2 days ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

2 days ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

5 days ago in National

Stocks sink on fears the war with Iran will keep interest rates high

Stocks are sinking Friday as hopes wither on Wall Street for a possible cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve this year because of the...

5 days ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites

The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East, where there's no end to the war in sight despite...

5 days ago in National

US college student’s death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say

James "Jimmy" Gracey, a college student from Illinois who was found dead after going missing while in Barcelona on a break, was likely the victim of...

7 days ago in National

Trump will pay his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Sports

19 hours 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.

2 days ago in Sports

Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men’s March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

Well, that's that. No perfect NCAA Tournament brackets remained among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA's official website.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.

5 days ago in Sports

No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT

Terrence Hill Jr. felt he just wasn't himself in the first half of Thursday night's first round NCAA Tournament game. When he returned after the break, he was...

5 days ago in Sports

High Point’s upset starts run of 4 wins by double-digit seeds, busting March Madness brackets

Well, the dream was fun while it lasted — all two-ish hours of it. The bid for a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket disappeared for more than...

5 days ago in Sports

Saint Louis pounds Georgia 102-77 in March Madness as Dion Brown dominates at the rim with 18 points

Dion Brown scored 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting, all on layups and dunks, and Saint Louis blew out Georgia 102-77 in the first round of...

Entertainment

17 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks sang at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024.

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

19 hours 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.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year

"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.

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

There she is! Miss America visits Springfield

Miss America Cassie Donegan visits the Old State Capitol in Springfield Friday afternoon.

"Pageantry within the world of Miss America is it's a life changer. And it changes the trajectory for many." 

Local News from Capitol City Now

11 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

GOP: Pritzker is soft on crime

Plummer: "Gov Bailey is going to be a lot better than Gov Pritzker on crime. There's no doubt in my mind about that."

11 hours ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Local

Celebrating Illinois food

St Louis' Clementine's ice cream wants to sell "boozy" flavors in Illinois.

13 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes House, awaits Senate action

Mail from State Farm insurance. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

Bill gives state authority to regulate homeowners and auto insurance premiums.

14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC

April 18, 2023 - Oakland, California: Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki bats against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.

Mesa, AZ (AP) – Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on the injured list as he recovers from a…

14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision

Illinois' Keaton Wagler advances the ball as Oregon's Drew Carter pursues during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

The third-seeded Illini had the second-largest scoring margin (plus-56) of the first weekend while averaging 1.382 points per possession (181 points on 131 possessions).

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17 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

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