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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.

5 hours 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."

2 days 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.

4 days 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.

4 days 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.

7 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...

7 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...

1 week 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...

Sports

12 minutes ago in Business, Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, Sports

Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game

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Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.

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

Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries

The Bulls are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-43.

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

Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs, AP source says

April 18, 2023 - Oakland, California: Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner during a game against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.

Hoerner was a key performer last year as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

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

Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight

Illinois gets the rebounding it needed.

5 hours 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.

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

Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals

ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.

1 day ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

1 day ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

Lifestyle

41 minutes ago in Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL

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The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a "high-energy women's event" combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.

1 hour ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Noodle — APL Cat of the Week

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Noodle -- APL Cat of the Week

Noodle "turns into a total lovebug."

1 hour ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Sally — APL Dog of the Week

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Sally -- APL Dog of the Week

Playful, and a "zest for life!"

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

For-profit newspapers become not-for-profits next week

Copies of the Illinois Times are on display at the Capitol Media Group studios.

A number of print publications across the country are becoming not-for-profit entities.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

2 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Are home prices going down in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices have changed in Springfield, IL in 2026.

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

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks sang at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024.

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

3 days 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.

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12 minutes ago in Business, Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, Sports

Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game

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Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.

19 minutes ago in Local

2-year-old girl rescued after falling into Lake Petersburg

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First responders arrived and found the girl and her guardians near the shoreline. 

28 minutes ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Celebrating neurodivergence

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One lawmaker's child has cerebral palsy; another's grandson is autistic.

41 minutes ago in Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL

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The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a "high-energy women's event" combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.

48 minutes ago in Crime, Local

Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

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Jeremy LaFleur

Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

55 minutes ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Decatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl

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Alexander Martinez

The sworn statement said that the photos were modified using AI to make her appear fully nude. 

Entertainment News

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

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

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks sang at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024.

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

3 days 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.

4 days 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.

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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.

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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."