3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs activate Taillon and place Maton back on the IL with right knee tendinitis

Taillon pitched 4 1/3 innings of four-run ball in an 8-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers in 10 innings during the opener of a three-game series.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local

Springfield Southeast High School student heads to Philippines

Thien Beaty is part of Rotary Youth Exchange.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC

Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Canadian wildfire smoke blankets central Illinois Monday, prompts health warnings

Starzinger recommended residents check their weather app for air quality readings before spending time outdoors.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Former Leland Grove police chief indicted on new charges

Ryan is due back in court Aug. 13.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local

Springfield Superintendent, top assistant will get coaching

School board also approves an extra day for winter break.

3 weeks ago in Sports

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations

FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Top of IL GOP ticket: Pocketbook issues, not social issues

Del Mar: Bailey and I know what it's like to be working Illinoisans.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Sky working through some issues as WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago

The spotlight that goes along with hosting one of the WNBA's marquee events is shining on a sputtering Chicago Sky franchise in the middle of another challenging season.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois gas prices back on the way up

Gas prices are lower than a month ago, but much higher than a year ago.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

GOP secretary of state hopeful wants to bring customer service back

Diane Harris says Alexi Giannoulias' campaign war chest does not scare her.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid

Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.

3 weeks ago in World

Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said politicians "need to be better" as he delivered his first speech Monday as Britain's new leader. Burnham spoke for several minutes outside 10 Downing St., where he promised to end street sleeping by homeless people and deliver a "circuit breaker" for a system he says has taken wrong turns since the 1980s.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Joe Thuney of the Bears is voted as the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL by an AP panel

Thuney helped turn a weakness for the Bears into a strength with his stellar pass blocking and he earned the honor of being picked as the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL by The Associated Press.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to a $75 million, five-year contract

Bedard, who turned 21 on Friday, had been a restricted free agent.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch’s home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

Busch initially didn't know Rizzo retrieved the ball.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Pitching-strapped Cubs acquire RHP Aaron Civale from the Athletics for a minor leaguer

Civale is 48-51 with a 4.26 ERA over eight major league seasons with six teams.