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2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father

Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles III to "work out." In an interview with GQ magazine about grief and family, recorded in New York in late September and published on Tuesday, Harry was asked if he grieves his "complicated" relationship with his father and brother.

FILE - Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch speaks to reporters at the Illinois Capitol in January, 2026.

2 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Crouch says if elected, last two years have prepared her for next four; questions opponent’s commitment to department

Crouch says she is pro-police, and questions her opponent's stance.

Middle-aged man in a gray suit and blue tie sits in a formal room, looking to the side.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Pritzker: Ethics should be addressed in fall veto session

Gov. Pritzker would like to see reform, but legislation is likely too big to fit into a six-day fall veto session.

Side-profile of a blonde woman in a dark blue top speaking to reporters, microphones labeled Capitol City Now in front of her.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Budzinski on veterans’ issues

Buzdinski meets with her veterans' advisory council in Springfield.

The Baldwin Energy Complex in southwestern Illinois is set to shut down at the end of 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Molly Parker)

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Study finds Illinois’ Displaced Energy Workers Bill of Rights falls short

Non-union workers at a southern Illinois coal mine didn’t receive the same benefits as unionized workers, the study found.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Caleb Williams provides another reminder of his importance to the Chicago Bears

The third-year quarterback was 30 of 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.

Chicago, IL April 22, 2025, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, side by side, across the street, government, downtown, loop, business, district

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Chicago police take man in custody after shots fired outside federal building, no one was injured

No one was injured and there was only minor damage to federal property, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

Chicago, IL April 17, 2025, Coco food delivery robot cart going down the sidewalk, automated

2 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National

Delivery Robots Accused Of Scanning Customers’ Faces, Sharing Biometric Data

The men filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court Oct. 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies violated a state privacy law.

2 weeks ago in World

Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters

Paris returned to calm on Tuesday after its first quiet night since a weekend marred by France's worst rioting in years, as authorities imposed curfews in several cities in an effort to prevent another round of rioting and looting.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence

Across 38 seasons of "The Simpsons," the Halloween-themed "Treehouse of Horror" episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised viewers with a major resurrection: Apu, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart operator who had not been heard for the better part of a decade, spoke once again in Springfield.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.

Harm reduction products offered by Springfield's Intricate Minds.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Intricate Minds opens second Springfield location to expand harm reduction services

Nonprofit now offers 45 hours of services a week after adding a site at First Presbyterian Church.

Yellow school bus passes by urban building on a sunny day in the city

2 weeks ago in Education, Local

District 186: More complaints about school buses

Buses still are not at 95 percent on-time goal.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes

Florida will start the men's college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago: No. 1. The Gators were the overwhelming pick to top the preseason AP Top 25 on Monday, receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes from a panel of national media.

2 weeks ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

FILE - Chicago Fire soccer

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Fire clinch playoff spot despite 1-0 loss to Revolution behind Matt Polster, Matt Turner

The Fire (14-10-6) clinched a second straight playoff berth in two seasons under Gregg Berhalter, despite the loss — thanks to Orlando City's victory over D.C. United.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes

Duke received 10 first-place votes and was second in the preseason poll. Illinois received the other two and was third.

Collin Corbett, candidate for Illinois Governor, speaks at the WTAX Studios.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Independent candidate for IL Governor, Collin Corbett, says the opponents are all style and no substance

Corbett: Ideas and plans are what I have, not like the other candidates.

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22 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration

Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.