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A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

20 hours ago in National

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

20 hours ago in National

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.

5 days ago in National

Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

6 days ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

7 days ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

7 days ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

7 days ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

Sports

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

20 hours ago in Sports

Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury

Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.

20 hours ago in Sports

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates

Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his NHL playing career to get the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame. When it finally came, the timing only gave his family more reason to celebrate.

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Baseball field with infield dirt, green grass, and empty stands under a clear blue sky, viewed from the dugout area behind a chain-link fence.

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.

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

Best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

Front view of the United Center exterior with tall colorful banners along the facade, a spacious parking lot, and green trees against a blue sky.

Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

1 day ago in Education, Local, Sports

Southeast fieldhouse coming soon to District 186 construction calendar

Aerial view of a large building complex with parking lots and surrounding trees.

The three Springfield public high schools will share the fieldhouse.

3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

3-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews announces his retirement

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 8: Jonathan Toews, captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, attends the launch event for EA Sports' NHL 11 at the NHL Powered by Reebok store on September 8, 2010 in New York City.

Toews spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Lifestyle

20 hours ago in Lifestyle

$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices

World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Baseball field with infield dirt, green grass, and empty stands under a clear blue sky, viewed from the dugout area behind a chain-link fence.

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.

24 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

Some of the artifacts tied to the history of the circus in Petersburg that will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it's also tied to circus history.

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

Best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

Front view of the United Center exterior with tall colorful banners along the facade, a spacious parking lot, and green trees against a blue sky.

Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Memorial therapist says simple steps help people stay active

Garrisson said setting realistic goals is key for people trying to become more active

4 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

"The Great Race"

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

4 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season

Halved peach with bright orange flesh and red pit on a metal platter, surrounded by whole peaches in a still life setting.

Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.

5 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

Friends raising beer mugs in a toast at a bar or restaurant, foam on top and warm lighting in the background.

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.

Local News from Capitol City Now

19 hours ago in IL State News, Local

Pritzker to tour storm damage

Man in a dark suit and blue tie speaks at a podium with a sign reading 'Investing in Our Capital City' in Springfield, Illinois, flanked by flags and lockers in the background.

The governor is frustrated with FEMA and adds Trump is not credible on Chicago violence.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Baseball field with infield dirt, green grass, and empty stands under a clear blue sky, viewed from the dugout area behind a chain-link fence.

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.

24 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Nokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway

A Nokomis Police squad car.

The mayor says it was in reference to an incident at Casey's.

24 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

Some of the artifacts tied to the history of the circus in Petersburg that will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it's also tied to circus history.

1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Gas prices fall in Illinois over last week

Springfield gas prices range from $3.73 to $3.89 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.

1 day ago in Business, Local

Data center-related repeal; public still skeptical of Springfield council

Commenter says "tech bro billionaires" covet CWLP connections to the grid.

Entertainment News

20 hours ago in Entertainment

Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Baseball field with infield dirt, green grass, and empty stands under a clear blue sky, viewed from the dugout area behind a chain-link fence.

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.

24 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

Some of the artifacts tied to the history of the circus in Petersburg that will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it's also tied to circus history.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

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