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What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

1 week ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

1 week ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

1 week ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.

2 weeks ago in National

US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns

The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.

2 weeks ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

Sports

12 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong apologizes for the words he used during a heated exchange with a fan

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, right, cannot catch a two-run double hit by Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he spoke with Crow-Armstrong about what happened.

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

Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems

Leaders in the conference currently holding the football, men’s and women’s basketball titles opened their annual spring meeting Monday with nothing more than the future of their business on the agenda.

13 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson tears ACL in her left knee

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson reacts after a call during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Portland Fire, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Jackson injured her knee in the second quarter on Sunday and an MRI revealed the tear.

14 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

14 hours ago in Sports

The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals

Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.

1 day ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers

The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice field Monday for the start of voluntary organized team activities, jogging out in a white No. 8 jersey shortly after finalizing a 1-year deal to return to the club he guided to an AFC North championship last winter.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel tweaks his right knee while on a minor league rehab assignment

FILE - Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sept. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., file)

White Sox manager Will Venable said the issue occurred during Teel's last at-bat Saturday in his fourth game with the Knights.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs send right-hander Javier Assad to minors to stretch out as a starting pitcher

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad throws to the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 8, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Chicago also brought up left-hander Ty Blach from Triple-A and transferred right-hander Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list.

Lifestyle

6 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

County Board Chair says City Council is wasting time debating how much say they have on proposed BOS Center expansion

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter emphasizes that taxes will not be raised on county residents in order to expand the BOS Center and build a new hotel, in a Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce event May 19, 2026.

Van Meter says there have been too many negative commenters on the project, and not enough positive ones.

12 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18

Ziggy Marley will perform at the Illinois State Fair.

Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.

16 hours ago in Education, History, Lifestyle, Local

$1.3M botanical garden dome reopens in Springfield’s Washington Park

A ribbon was cut Monday, May 18 on renovations made to the Washington Park Botanical Garden Conservatory Dome.

A $1.3 million project renovated the Conservatory Dome.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

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

Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to continue shirtless revelry at Busch Stadium

Fans cheer and wave their shirts above their heads during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals Saturday, May 16, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

“Last night’s atmosphere was electric. Let’s run it back this weekend,” Marmol said in a social media post. “I’ll buy tickets for fans who want to sit in the right field Loge and bring the energy.”

3 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Downtown Springfield filled with celebration during PrideFest 2026

Springfield PrideFest Parade

“It brings a gathering place to the community,” Geist said. “Sometimes in smaller areas, it can be hard to see all the pride around here, but having a festival for it, it’s just one big gathering place.”

5 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Central Illinois shoppers feeling the pinch of rising costs

"There's no way around it, and it just seems like it's just going up and up and up," Garecht said.

5 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

WWE pins BOS Center

Cardiff, Wales - September 3rd 2022: WWE Champion Roman Reigns holding up the championship belt in the ring at WWE Clash at the Castle

Ticket sales start May 20.

Local News from Capitol City Now

6 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

County Board Chair says City Council is wasting time debating how much say they have on proposed BOS Center expansion

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter emphasizes that taxes will not be raised on county residents in order to expand the BOS Center and build a new hotel, in a Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce event May 19, 2026.

Van Meter says there have been too many negative commenters on the project, and not enough positive ones.

8 hours ago in Crime, Education, Local

Gill: Union-backed survey on District 186 safety was news to her

District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill was on the WTAX Newswatch

12 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18

Ziggy Marley will perform at the Illinois State Fair.

Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.

12 hours ago in IL State News, Local

Session nears home stretch

Side-by-side: left is an older woman with glasses speaking at a podium; right is a man in a suit speaking into a large microphone in a government chamber.

Turner likes downtown development bill, but McClure says the Wyndham has to be the first priority.

15 hours ago in IL State News, Local

Salvi out as Illinois GOP leader

Kathi Salvi (left) former Illinois Republican Party chair, and Bob Grogan, Salvi's replacement.

No reason was given for the change.

16 hours ago in Education, History, Lifestyle, Local

$1.3M botanical garden dome reopens in Springfield’s Washington Park

A ribbon was cut Monday, May 18 on renovations made to the Washington Park Botanical Garden Conservatory Dome.

A $1.3 million project renovated the Conservatory Dome.

Entertainment News

6 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

County Board Chair says City Council is wasting time debating how much say they have on proposed BOS Center expansion

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter emphasizes that taxes will not be raised on county residents in order to expand the BOS Center and build a new hotel, in a Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce event May 19, 2026.

Van Meter says there have been too many negative commenters on the project, and not enough positive ones.

12 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18

Ziggy Marley will perform at the Illinois State Fair.

Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

1 day ago in Entertainment, History, Local

“I Remember Mama” plays in Petersburg this weekend

"I Remember Mama" performed by Theatre in the Park

A comedy/drama about a family of Norwegian immigrants.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.

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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

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