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4 days ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

6 days ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

1 week ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

1 week ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

2 weeks ago in National

Stocks sink on fears the war with Iran will keep interest rates high

Stocks are sinking Friday as hopes wither on Wall Street for a possible cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve this year because of the...

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites

The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East, where there's no end to the war in sight despite...

2 weeks ago in National

US college student’s death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say

James "Jimmy" Gracey, a college student from Illinois who was found dead after going missing while in Barcelona on a break, was likely the victim of...

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34 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Illinois’ defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

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March Madness

Illinois (28-8) entered the NCAA tourney ranked second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency by averaging 131.2 points per 100 possessions while ranking just 28th in defense (99.1).

39 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs

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Wearing custom Cubs-themed cleats, the 6-foot-5 Cabrera allowed two baserunners in his first start of the year.

45 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ+ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram

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"“They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness."

1 day ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner finalize their $141 million, 6-year contract

“There’d be nothing more satisfying than winning a championship in the place you started."

1 day ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

White Sox’s Murakami joins Guardians’ DeLauter in exclusive club with HRs in first 3 MLB games

Murakami said after the White Sox's 9-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday that he's “truly grateful and happy” to achieve that type of milestone but added he still has plenty to work on as he begin his career.

1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

March Madness: Here’s a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men’s field

Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.

1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

Illinois is a 1 1/2-point favorite over UConn and, in reality, it's the Huskies, at plus-550, who are the biggest long shot in Indy.

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4 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois

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Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois using data from Zillow.

1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

March Madness: Here’s a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men’s field

Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.

1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

Illinois is a 1 1/2-point favorite over UConn and, in reality, it's the Huskies, at plus-550, who are the biggest long shot in Indy.

2 days ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Legislation advances that would allow community colleges to award four-year degrees

The measure would create a community college baccalaureate program aimed at addressing workforce shortages and expanding access to higher education.

3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Plumbing Expert

Do-it-yourself projects can save money and build confidence, or do the opposite

For beginners, taking on a project can seem daunting and some people don't know who or where to turn to.

3 days ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites

The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.

4 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local

Lots of fun to be had in Springfield in April

Spring kicks off Springfield's "busy" tourism season.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.

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1 minute ago in IL State News, Local

Pritzker: Neither I, nor state lawmakers, have anything to do with your property taxes

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Pritzker: Republicans are 'confused' on who handles property taxes.

12 minutes ago in Education, History, IL State News, Local, National

IL proposal could require K-12 Latin American history

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Potosi in Bolivia - May 24 2025: every day life around the main square named "Plaza 10 de Noviembre"

Delgado was inspired to file the plan after hearing from several current high school students.

18 minutes ago in Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Illinois honors Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting ceremony

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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will officially kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month on Thursday, April 2, with a press conference and pinwheel planting ceremony at HSHS St. John’s Hospital Pavilion in Springfield.

Illinois DCFS leads statewide observance to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, featuring events across the state throughout April.

26 minutes ago in IL State News, Local

Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities

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Clear skies above an Envision Unlimited community integrated living arrangement, a group home for adults with disabilities, in the Chicago area. (Medill Illinois News Bureau, Photo by Rebecka Pieder)

Advocates and lawmakers call local zoning rules ‘discriminatory,’ push for state-level protections.

34 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Illinois’ defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Fresh
March Madness

Illinois (28-8) entered the NCAA tourney ranked second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency by averaging 131.2 points per 100 possessions while ranking just 28th in defense (99.1).

39 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs

Fresh

Wearing custom Cubs-themed cleats, the 6-foot-5 Cabrera allowed two baserunners in his first start of the year.

Entertainment News

3 days ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites

The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.

4 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local

Lots of fun to be had in Springfield in April

Spring kicks off Springfield's "busy" tourism season.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

6 days ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

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4 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."