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The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

6 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.

6 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."

1 week 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...

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23 minutes ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports

Merch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch

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"In the first 24 hours, over 5,000 were ordered online and [for] pickup," said Steven Farag, co-founder and CEO of Campus Ink and the NIL Store.

41 minutes ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Local, Sports

Champaign sets alcohol restrictions ahead of Final Four celebrations

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City officials cite public safety as Illini fans prepare for large gatherings this weekend..

2 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer

FILE - Soldier Field is seen for an MLS soccer match between the Chicago Fire and the CF Montréal, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

“Both of the sites are excellent sites,” Warren said.

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

Angels denied a replay challenge when manager Kurt Suzuki waits too long to appeal

Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, left, attempts to challenge a play with an umpire during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

The play occurred with the Chicago Cubs batting in the third inning of the Angels' 6-2 loss in the series finale at a chilly Wrigley Field.

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

Auburn and Illinois State play in NIT matchup

Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.

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

Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

There are no Cinderellas lacing it up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy this week, but that's not to say the 2026 version of March Madness hasn't produced its share of memories already.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

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

Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four

Illinois coach Brad Underwood celebrates after Illinois beat Iowa in an Elite Eight game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

In the place he always wanted to be, Underwood has the Fighting Illini in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, trying to bring home a first national title.

Lifestyle

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

5 smart ways Central Illinois consumers can save money right now

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A few simple adjustments can create meaningful savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.

3 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

Some of the items already cost less than $3 in some parts of the U.S., but others don't.

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jay Shanle, Downtown Springfield, Inc., Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, Mayor Misty Buscher, State Sen. Doris Turner, State Rep. Mike Coffey

Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.

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

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois

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

3 days 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.

3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

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

March Madness

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.

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

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

College graduate

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

5 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

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

Local News from Capitol City Now

14 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National

Durbin: Trump doesn’t know what he’s doing in Iran

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Senator Dick Durbin and Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher hold a news conference at the Springfield Municipal Center.

Durbin says when Trump talks about ending the war in two to three weeks, don't believe it.

23 minutes ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports

Merch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch

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"In the first 24 hours, over 5,000 were ordered online and [for] pickup," said Steven Farag, co-founder and CEO of Campus Ink and the NIL Store.

34 minutes ago in Crime, Education, Local

Threat made to Rochester schools; police investigating

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Rochester Rockets signs

An investigation continues.

41 minutes ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Local, Sports

Champaign sets alcohol restrictions ahead of Final Four celebrations

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City officials cite public safety as Illini fans prepare for large gatherings this weekend..

1 hour ago in Crime, Local

Jacksonville man charged with seven burglaries — most on April Fool’s Day

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An April Fool's Day crime spree leads to an arrest on seven different charges.

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

5 smart ways Central Illinois consumers can save money right now

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saving money

A few simple adjustments can create meaningful savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.

Entertainment News

1 day ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

NewsChannel 20 changes ownership hands again

WICS

A number of publications report Rincon Broadcasting Group is transferring control of the station group, including WICS-TV, WRSP-TV, and WICD-TV to a company called Community News Media LLC.

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1 day ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

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

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.