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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 day 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.
4 days 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...
4 days 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...
4 days 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...
6 days ago in National
Trump will pay his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
6 days ago in National, Trending
Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation
Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.
1 week ago in National
Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather
From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.
Sports
4 hours ago in Sports
Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line
Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.
24 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Vanderbilt hosts Illinois women with its 1st Sweet 16 berth since 2009 on the line in March Madness
Nothing changes Monday night with a Sweet 16 berth in Fort Worth 1 Region on the line against No. 7 seed Illinois.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Catcher Reese McGuire rejoins the Chicago White Sox on a $1.2 million, 1-year deal
McGuire spent last season with the Chicago Cubs, where he hit .226 with nine homers and 24 RBIs. He was with the White Sox during the 2022 season.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Top prospect Anton Frondell, the No. 3 pick in 2025 NHL draft, is en route to Blackhawks
The Blackhawks signed Frondell to a three-year, entry-level contract last summer, then lent him to Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League, the country's top league.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, Sports
Illinois State beats Wake Forest 78-75, winning twice in NIT for first time in 30 years
Fourth-seeded Illinois State (22-12) heads to No. 2 seed Dayton for a campus-site quarterfinal.
1 day ago in Sports
Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men’s March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win
Well, that's that. No perfect NCAA Tournament brackets remained among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA's official website.
Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Illinois women beat Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women’s NCAA Tournament
Cearah Parchment set an Illinois scoring record.
Lifestyle
2 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
4 hours ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
8 hours ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month
The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.
23 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
New Korean convenience store in Springfield set for grand opening in April
Pop In Seoul has a grand opening in April.
1 day ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
New life for Town and Country?
MacArthur Blvd. strip mall has been sold. Also: Burgers!
1 day ago in Lifestyle
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
There she is! Miss America visits Springfield
"Pageantry within the world of Miss America is it's a life changer. And it changes the trajectory for many."
4 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris
The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...
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12 minutes ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding
The estimated increase in the mailing pills comes as Guttmacher’s estimates also suggest fewer women are traveling to obtain abortions in states like Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico.
2 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
7 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Rising electricity demand could impact costs, experts say
Many states, including Illinois, are investing in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar as they decommission coal-fired plants.
7 hours ago in Local
Chatham breaks ground on $22 million municipal center
The new municipal center will hold city administration offices, staff and utility billing.
8 hours ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Children’s Grief Camp in Springfield next month
The camp, hosted by Staab Funeral Home, has been held for more than a decade.
8 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
UPDATE: County Board tables data center vote
15-13 tally follows more than three hours of debate.
Entertainment News
2 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
There she is! Miss America visits Springfield
"Pageantry within the world of Miss America is it's a life changer. And it changes the trajectory for many."
4 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
Newstalk 93.9 and AM 1240 WTAX has been a CBS Radio affiliate since 1943.
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