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- Lynch’s Dumb News 3-27-26 – Joining Court While Driving AND Leave Goldilocks Out of This
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- Lynch’s Dumb News 3-20-26 – Not Wanting to LEAVE the Hospital AND New World Record for Thumb Push-ups
Lifestyle
59 minutes ago in Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL
The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a "high-energy women's event" combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.
1 hour ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Noodle — APL Cat of the Week
Noodle "turns into a total lovebug."
2 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Sally — APL Dog of the Week
Playful, and a "zest for life!"
3 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
For-profit newspapers become not-for-profits next week
A number of print publications across the country are becoming not-for-profit entities.
5 hours ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
2 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local
Are home prices going down in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices have changed in Springfield, IL in 2026.
National News
5 hours ago in National
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot
Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.
5 hours ago in National, Trending
Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."
2 days ago in National
TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
4 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.
4 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.
7 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...
Sports
5 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.
1 day ago in Sports
Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’
Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.
1 day ago in Sports
March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game
Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.
2 days ago in Sports
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.
3 days 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.
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later
Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
3 days 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.
Local News from Capitol City Now
30 minutes ago in Business, Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, Sports
Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game
Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.
36 minutes ago in Local
2-year-old girl rescued after falling into Lake Petersburg
First responders arrived and found the girl and her guardians near the shoreline.
46 minutes ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Celebrating neurodivergence
One lawmaker's child has cerebral palsy; another's grandson is autistic.
59 minutes ago in Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL
The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a "high-energy women's event" combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.
Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges
Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
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Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
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