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2 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

2 days ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

2 days ago in National

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

5 days ago in National

A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.

5 days ago in National

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

7 days ago in National

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.

7 days ago in National

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.

Sports

12 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park

Springfield Public School Superintendent Jennifer Gill is joined by local leaders, Gov. JB Pritzker, and local student athletes Tuesday, April 28, at the ribbon-cutting for the new Scheels Sports Park.

"Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it."

12 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports

Pritzker talks ISU strike, accused lawmaker, and Bears proposal during Springfield appearance

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.

Pritzker: Bears don't like "amusement tax" in the legislation.

20 hours ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

2 days ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.

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

Chicago Bears provide Caleb Williams with weapons in draft but struggling pass rush gets little help

The Bears failed to draft a defensive end and the only defensive lineman they took was South African Jordan van den Berg of Georgia Tech in the sixth round.

2 days ago in Sports

The Mets, Red Sox and Phillies aren’t out — but they’re very much down

Right now, FanGraphs still gives the Red Sox a 34% chance of making the playoffs, and the Phillies and Mets each a 33% chance. That means there's a decent shot one of those three teams will turn it around and reach the postseason. But so far this season has been dire for each of them.

2 days ago in Sports

NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more

Houston has already won a game to stave off elimination. And now, Phoenix and Denver will look to do the same. Otherwise, the first round might soon be winding down.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

Lifestyle

12 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park

Springfield Public School Superintendent Jennifer Gill is joined by local leaders, Gov. JB Pritzker, and local student athletes Tuesday, April 28, at the ribbon-cutting for the new Scheels Sports Park.

"Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it."

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Tourism is up in Springfield, but downtown businesses are hurting

Front entrance of a multi-story Wyndham hotel with a white van parked under the porte-cochère and a blue Wyndham sign above the doorway

While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism numbers for 2026.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Bruno — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Bruno -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Friendly and social, Bruno gives lots of kisses!

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Peanut — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Peanut -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Peanut loves toys, snuggles, and play time!

6 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Catholic Charities to host weekend fundraiser

Wooden cross with a bead rosary draped over scattered $100 bills on a rustic wooden surface, suggesting faith and money.

The event is Saturday at the K of C Hall.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

Local News from Capitol City Now

12 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park

Springfield Public School Superintendent Jennifer Gill is joined by local leaders, Gov. JB Pritzker, and local student athletes Tuesday, April 28, at the ribbon-cutting for the new Scheels Sports Park.

"Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it."

12 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports

Pritzker talks ISU strike, accused lawmaker, and Bears proposal during Springfield appearance

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.

Pritzker: Bears don't like "amusement tax" in the legislation.

16 hours ago in Local

‘Some moments ask us to not look away, and this is one of those.’ Anniversary of fatal YNOT accident recognized

Outdoor gathering of people, many in red shirts, seated and standing near a hospital entrance backdrop.

Springfield's two hospitals remember Y-Not victims.

23 hours ago in IL State News, Local

This woman is for the birds

Woman in a black blazer stands beside a multi-panel poster board about marsh bird habitats.

Audubon Great Lakes was part of Conservation Science Day at

23 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it

Denise Lorence, mother of Katie Abraham, says during an April 27 hearing of the Illinois Accountability Commission that her daughter should be remembered as the “empathetic and caring person she was,” not used to further the Trump administration’s political aims. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

Illinois Accountability Commission hears final two days of testimony into misconduct by federal immigration officials.

23 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

7th Circuit upholds ex-Speaker Madigan’s conviction of bribery, other corruption

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

Appellate panel rejects arguments weeks after new trial, prison release ordered for ComEd defendants.

Entertainment News

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Tourism is up in Springfield, but downtown businesses are hurting

Front entrance of a multi-story Wyndham hotel with a white van parked under the porte-cochère and a blue Wyndham sign above the doorway

While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism numbers for 2026.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Get your heart pumpin'. She'll make you "Sweat." Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing '90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and ‘Toy Story’ light up the cinemas

The movies always feel bigger in the summer. The budgets. The ambition. The names. The stakes. This summer, Hollywood has many of the regulars on the lineup: "Spider-Man," "Minions," "Star Wars" and "Toy Story." But the most eagerly anticipated is not a superhero, toy, or franchise: It's a 3,000-year-old epic poem.

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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

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