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3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’

Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.

3 weeks ago in World

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.

Man in a dark suit and blue tie speaks at a podium with a sign reading 'Investing in Our Capital City' in Springfield, Illinois, flanked by flags and lockers in the background.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker wants ‘fairer’ tax system, though voters rejected graduated proposal

The governor says he and Chicago's mayor are friends despite public spat.

Three men in suits posing outdoors, holding a plate of sandwiches.

3 weeks ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Official state sandwich? No beef about this one

A bill to make the Italian beef Illinois' official state sandwich has passed the IL House.

House Vs Senate

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

The Illinois House and Senate take the field

Illinois senators and representatives played in their annual softball game.

These electric vehicle charging stations are now available near the athletic center at the University of Illinois Springfield.

3 weeks ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UIS, CWLP park four EV chargers on campus

CWLP installed the stations through a state grant.

Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, on the House floor in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that

Illinois bills would give school support workers access to summer unemployment benefits.

Illinois PIRG Director Abe Scarr speaks to reporters on Jan. 6, 2026, at a demonstration protesting a Peoples Gas rate hike request to the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Maggie Dougherty)

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, ZZZ App Top Stories

Consumer advocates seek 80% reduction in latest Nicor gas rate request

Half of the disputed charges come from ‘exorbitant’ shareholder profit rate.

A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois county clerks are preparing for mail voting amid continued attacks, changes

Communication and experience with the process are keys to maintaining voter faith, clerks say.

Chicago Bulls

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Bulls hire Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV for new-look front office

Mervis was hired as senior vice president of basketball operations and Law's title is vice president of player personnel.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cubs reinstate left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar, designate Ty Blach for assignment

Tuesday's loss to the surging Brewers was the Cubs' fourth straight, eighth in their last 10, and allowed Milwaukee to jump over them into first place in the NL Central.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix

The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.

Dominic Watson (left) of the Springfield Project discusses economic development with the Springfield City Council, May 19, 2026

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield Project will help promote economic development

Gregory: silence enables racism.

Mayor Misty Buscher speaks at the annual "State of Greater Springfield" hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Praise for city departments from Buscher at ‘State of Greater Springfield’

"Momentum you can see."

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pritzker: Data centers are here to stay

The governor says available solar power has grown exponentially just during his time in office.

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter emphasizes that taxes will not be raised on county residents in order to expand the BOS Center and build a new hotel, in a Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce event May 19, 2026.

3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

County Board Chair says City Council is wasting time debating how much say they have on proposed BOS Center expansion

Van Meter says there have been too many negative commenters on the project, and not enough positive ones.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Gill: Union-backed survey on District 186 safety was news to her

District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill was on the WTAX Newswatch

Ziggy Marley will perform at the Illinois State Fair.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, ZZZ App Top Stories

Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18

Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.

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58 minutes ago in Entertainment

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive

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Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.

1 hour ago in National, Trending

The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

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He wrote a memoir called "The Guy You Loved to Hate." He's dabbled in rap, releasing a song called "I'm a Celebrity." He started a company selling crystals claimed to have healing properties. But Spencer Pratt was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."