3 days ago in Sports

Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

3 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local

District 186 superintendent: Celebrate the progress, not the number

IL Report Card: Proficiency, attendance, and graduation rate, while still low, are all increasing.

3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Pritzker, Illinois Housing Development Authority announce $156 million investment in housing

BUILD plan includes programs to make affordable housing for homebuyers.

3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Morgan County voters to weigh in on data center restrictions

The nonbinding question asks whether the county should restrict data center construction and operations.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local

Springfield man killed in crash on I-57 outside Effingham

David Vorties, 50, was found trapped and unresponsive in his vehicle.

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

21 people in ICE custody after targeted operations in Springfield, Peoria

The Department of Homeland Security said the “illegal aliens” will remain in ICE custody.

3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

DCFS director found in contempt for noncompliance with Sangamon County judge’s order

Agency blamed filing errors on months of missed court dates.

3 days ago in Sports

Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Croke: I’ll use my voice to keep improving state finances, if elected as comptroller

That's in addition to what Croke calls "low-hanging fruit" like possibly eliminating the use of paper checks to pay bills.

3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted

Members of the targeted temple and others in the area said they are seeking comfort in preserving traditions, determined to celebrate the holidays without fear — and to press for ways to address hatred hurled at the community.

3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in pricey trade with the Tennessee Titans

The Chicago Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.

4 days ago in World

A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

4 days ago in Entertainment

South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling

Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.

4 days ago in World

Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.

4 days ago in Local

One firefighter injured fighting blaze at Taylorville home

The firefighter was treated and released from the hospital.