3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

A book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.

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

Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation

Advisory group will explore new policies, ways to protect residents from harm.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois’ 8 interstate visitor information centers to close at month’s end

The state says the centers’ role has evolved over time as travelers’ needs change.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, Video

Republican-turned-independent Collin Corbett hopes to provide voters an alternative for governor

He differs from his former party on support for service tax, criticism of Trump.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Snedeker wants Americans to feel they’re starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win

They almost never lose.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears QB Caleb Williams is ‘week to week’ with hamstring injury, coach Ben Johnson says

Johnson said he doesn’t think Williams will practice this week, but he isn’t ruling him out for Chicago's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles next Monday night.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Presidents Cup has more matches and the result has been a lopsided series for the Americans

“If the Ryder Cup was the same format as the Presidents Cup, the Europeans wouldn’t historically be as successful as they have been,” Rory McIlroy said.

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

UPDATE: 24 gang members arrested for various Springfield violent crimes, including death of 9-year-old

Guns, drugs, and other "criminal enterprises" also part of the arrests, says Milhiser.

3 weeks ago in Features

Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.

3 weeks ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams

If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.

3 weeks ago in World

Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Pretrial Fairness Act: 3 years since Illinois abolished cash bail

Democrats celebrate milestone, Republicans call for reforms.

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

Gas and diesel prices continue upward climb across central Illinois

The national average for diesel was $6.51.

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

Bill to keep AM radio in cars passes U.S. House, goes to Senate

Car manufacturers say "no" to AM Radio, while radio says "yes."

3 weeks ago in History, Lifestyle, Local

Rock Creek Cemetery clean up this Sunday

Rock Creek Cemetery is getting freshened up on Sunday

3 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois History Conference at the ALPLM

The two-day conference features women's history, and bicycles.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local

State shorts transportation money for District 186, whose deficit grows

The school board approved an $11M deficit budget.