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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

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The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

3 days 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 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

Sports

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

Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness

Illinois' Keaton Wagler, left, celebrates with a teammate after Illinois beat Iowa in an Elite Eight game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

“It's definitely crazy," he said after Thursday's practice at Lucas Oil Stadium. “Playing for a state championship (last year), like I thought that'd be like the biggest thing I'd ever play in. But getting to a Final Four is definitely a lot bigger.”

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

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

Iowa's Tavion Banks (6) has his shot blocked by Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the first half of an Elite Eight game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Illini will be tested against Reed, a 6-foot-11, 265-pound senior whose scoring (21.8) and rebounding (13.5) averages in the tournament are the best of any player still standing.

1 day ago in Sports

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

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

What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again

Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic celebrates after an Elite Eight game against Iowa in the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

All the Illinois players with European roots are allowed to play because their pro teams were more like club teams; they didn't enter a draft or actually get drafted, the way a player might if he was looking to go to the NBA.

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

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

"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.

2 days ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Local, Sports

Champaign sets alcohol restrictions ahead of Final Four celebrations

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

2 days 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 days 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.

Lifestyle

23 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Shanle ready to take over DSI leadership

Jay Shanle, left, officially takes over as Executive Director of Downtown Springfield, Inc. April 6.

Shanle spoke to WTAX on Friday.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local

Heartland Housed launches Welcome Home Basket Initiative

An example of a "Welcome Home basket" a formerly unhoused person may receive from Heartland Housed.

"We hope it's just reinforcing all of that effort and hard work that they've put in to making the big jump that they've made," said Molly McDonald, System Support Administrator at Heartland Housed

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

Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets

A crew assembles the Polymarket 'Situation Room' pop-up bar at Proper 21 on K Street, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Illinois is one of the states being sued.

1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

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2 days 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.

2 days 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.

4 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.

4 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.

Local News from Capitol City Now

10 hours ago in Local, National

Durbin: Earmarks are just fine with me, since they’re helping Springfield

At a press conference recently in the Springfield Municipal Center, Left to Right: CWLP Water Division Manager Todd LaFountain, Senator Dick Durbin, Mayor Misty Buscher.

Durbin: If it means improvements, I'll take earmarks.

23 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Shanle ready to take over DSI leadership

Jay Shanle, left, officially takes over as Executive Director of Downtown Springfield, Inc. April 6.

Shanle spoke to WTAX on Friday.

24 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National

UIS faculty on strike, supported by lawmakers and students

Members of the UIS United Faculty union went on strike Friday morning, picketing around the UIS quad.

Strike happened despite a 10-hour bargaining session Thursday.

1 day ago in Business, Local

Business moves from mall to across the street

A Kay Jewelers location inside a mall.

Kay Jewelers is on the move from White Oaks Mall.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local

Heartland Housed launches Welcome Home Basket Initiative

An example of a "Welcome Home basket" a formerly unhoused person may receive from Heartland Housed.

"We hope it's just reinforcing all of that effort and hard work that they've put in to making the big jump that they've made," said Molly McDonald, System Support Administrator at Heartland Housed

1 day ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

UIS prof, students help Sangamon County learn about dangers of radon

The Master's in Public Health Epidemiology class at a health fair in Crown Plaza hotel Friday, March 27, 2026. The students were passing out radon home detection kits to attendees and talking about the dangers of radon exposure.

“Unlike carbon monoxide where you might have a detector in your home, there is no detector that's universally appreciated by people to be checking radon levels,” Madrigal said during an interview.

Entertainment News

3 days 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...

3 days 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...

3 days 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...

3 days 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...

3 days 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...

3 days 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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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

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The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...