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Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

3 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

3 days ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

1 week ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 week ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

1 week ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

1 week ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

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Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.

Sports

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Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

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Bears safety Coby Bryant to miss four to six months after knee surgery

Chicago Bears defensive back Coby Bryant speaks during news conference at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Johnson said Bryant had surgery Friday without disclosing details of the injury.

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

Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park

A fan wears a promotional pope hat during a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Fun is the overarching theme when it comes to stadium giveaways, and business has been good at major league ballparks this year.

1 day ago in Sports

CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson announces his retirement after 10 years in the majors

FILE - Tim Anderson, with Los Angeles Angels, looks to the field during the ninth inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Anderson was selected by Chicago with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2013 amateur draft.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Sky’s Carrington says she never claimed that the Flagrant 2 foul on her was white privilege

Chicago Sky's DiJonai Carrington walks off the court ejected from the game for committing a flagrant foul against Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham during the first half of an WNBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Carrington came from behind and hit the Fever's Sophie Cunningham in the head and neck on a fast-break layup, knocking her to the court as the shot went in.

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

NFL teams have new or revamped stadiums planned for every year between now and 2031

Overall view of Highmark Stadium during Buffalo Bills practice at the team's NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Indiana authorized a stadium authority backed by taxes on hotels, restaurants, tolls and admissions.

2 days ago in Sports

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.

Lifestyle

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Restoration work continues at former Ursuline Academy/Benedictine University campus in Springfield

The former Benedictine University campus in Springfield.

Libri said the long-term vision for the school building includes an artisans' space with studios for painters, sculptors and other artists, a coffee shop and two additional museum-type spaces.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

UPDATE: $1 billion Powerball jackpot won with ticket bought in Illinois

Updated

Wednesday night's $1 billion Powerball ticket was sold at a HyVee Fast & Fresh in Quincy.

19 hours ago in Agriculture, Education, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Video

VIDEO: Watch a preview of the Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

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

Illinois Realtors to partner with local officials to address home construction barriers

Illinois Association of Realtors, launched a partnership with local officials across the state!

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

City approves work to connect Lake Springfield homes to sewer system

But, at least one alderman isn't happy with a lack of minority representation on the work.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.

Local News from Capitol City Now

28 minutes ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Juvenile car driver dead after rear-ending school bus in Pike County

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None of those on the school bus were seriously injured.

4 hours ago in Business, Education, Local

Springfield businesses, volunteers fill hundreds of backpacks ahead of school year

"Everybody is struggling. Everyone. Pennies count — power bills, gas bills or first-day outfits. That's the small little thing. Just a few supplies really helped," said Beth Rees.

4 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Restoration work continues at former Ursuline Academy/Benedictine University campus in Springfield

Libri said the long-term vision for the school building includes an artisans' space with studios for painters, sculptors and other artists, a coffee shop and two additional museum-type spaces.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

UPDATE: $1 billion Powerball jackpot won with ticket bought in Illinois

Updated

Wednesday night's $1 billion Powerball ticket was sold at a HyVee Fast & Fresh in Quincy.

6 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Eagle Rock halts plans for data center in Christian Co.

Updated

Eagle Rock Partners said uncertainty surrounding delivery of power infrastructure to the data center is why it's no longer moving forward with the project.

6 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Explosives thought to be in abandoned Nokomis home -Police

Gray Ford police SUV with flashing red lights, side markings read 'POLICE' and 'NOKOMIS', parked on a city street near a building entrance.

Some items thought to be pipe bombs were found.

Entertainment News

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

5 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

UPDATE: $1 billion Powerball jackpot won with ticket bought in Illinois

Updated

Wednesday night's $1 billion Powerball ticket was sold at a HyVee Fast & Fresh in Quincy.

19 hours ago in Agriculture, Education, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Video

VIDEO: Watch a preview of the Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.

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