3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

How to make CapitolCityNow your preferred news source on Google (step-by-step)

Google now lets you pick favorite news sites, so their stories show up more often in Top stories and a “From your sources” section. Here’s the fastest way to add CapitolCityNow.

3 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Our Region Our Vision Future Growth Plan survey

You can help shape the future of the area.

3 weeks ago in National

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.

3 weeks ago in National

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

3 weeks ago in World

Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions

The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix

Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame

Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run

It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.

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

Springfield Police in the hot seat again this week at City Council

At issue is the alleged anti-police behavior of Coalition member and Intricate Minds founder Tiara Standage toward police during a September 2024 protest.

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

There are no problems at the Sangamon County Jail right now, despite internet rumors

Internet postings suggested problems that county officials say don't exist.

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

Recommendations from Massey Commission on economic disparities, mental health, remembering past bad acts

Some recommendations surrounded improved economic development, improved crisis response, and a commemorative plaque, among others.

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

How are school fights supposed to be handled, like the one that got a District 186 admin put on leave?

Chris Hampsey was put on administrative leave.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crouch signs ’10 Shared Principles’ with NAACP

"I am proud to sign these principles alongside the NAACP as a pledge to work hand-in-hand with our community to continue building confidence in how we serve.”

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

Flu season is upon us

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is offering flu vaccines starting September 23, at their main Springfield location at 2833 South Grand Avenue East.

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

As ICE and DHS enter Chicago, Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’

"You can't take anything that he says seriously," said Pritzker, to reporters in Oak Park Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Decatur City Manager announces resignation

No reason was given for Gleason's pending departure.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert

Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island's economy and stoked conversations about its identity and struggles. Now, fans from around the world will have a chance to tune in.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds

A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings

A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his head, soaking in the Philadelphia Phillies' second consecutive NL East title.