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3 days ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

5 days ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

5 days ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

7 days ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

1 week ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

1 week ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

2 weeks ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

Sports

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Sky owner Michael Alter calls Enes Kanter Freedom lawsuit ‘meritless and frivolous’

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom greets a friend before a WNBA basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Freedom is alleging that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was ejected from the Sky's WNBA game against the Indiana Fever on Aug. 23.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox activate catcher Kyle Teel from 10-day injured list

Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel watches his pop up during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Teel was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and fellow catcher Drew Romo was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.

3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs rule out right-hander Ben Brown for the rest of the season with neck injury

FILE - Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game, June 13, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall, File)

“This is a bone injury," manager Craig Counsell said before Thursday’s game against Milwaukee at Wrigley Field. "There’s a healing, but just not enough to allow the discomfort to go away. So we just need to spend more time healing.

3 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears hit by running back injuries as D’Andre Swift exits practice and Kyle Monangai is week to week

FILE - Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift warms up during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)

Coming off their first NFC North title since 2018, the Bears visit the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on Sept. 13.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Katin Houser throws 3 TD passes and runs for a score as Illinois beats UAB 42-23 in season opener

It was opening night for the Illini and their new 17,315-square-foot videoboard on the south side of Gies Memorial Stadium, billed the largest in college football.

3 days ago in Sports

Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.

4 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, Sports

WPBL players visit children’s hospital

Players in the Women's Professional Baseball League visit with one of the patients of HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital Thursday, September 3.

Employees and kids were excited about the visit.

Lifestyle

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

A Cardboard Boat Regatta Sunday benefits the local Special Olympics Illinois region

Get your crafty minds ready and let's build a boat!

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

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

‘STOMP’ coming to UIS PAC to kick off 2027

"STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments."

3 days ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Travelers flocked to the ‘Middle of Everything’ last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact

Stickers advertise tourism attractions in southern Illinois. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sonya Dymova)

The state welcomed 115 million visitors who spent over $50 billion.

4 days ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches

Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.

5 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend

The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.

6 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

New report: Potential lead and metal contamination at Taylorville’s Manner Park

Manners Park Dining Hall in Taylorville, which is currently closed.

Report: Contamination at ball field and dining hall, but other parts of the park are safe.

6 days ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Springfield’s ALPLM receives letter written by Lincoln’s wife regarding Tad and geography

A letter written by Mary Todd Lincoln, dated April 17, 1868, has been donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

The letter is dated April 17, 1868, three years after Abe Lincoln's death.

Local News from Capitol City Now

23 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local

A new name for banking in Springfield

Parent companies of Hickory Point, First Financial are combining.

2 days ago in IL State News, Local

State audit finds child protection agency made progress, but was still noncompliant with 2020 law

DCFS points to improvements in two-year period since 2022 audit.

2 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local

‘Tenderloin Crawl’ celebrates Illinois pork

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – You’ve heard of a pub crawl. Now you can enjoy the Illinois Pork Tenderloin…

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local

A Cardboard Boat Regatta Sunday benefits the local Special Olympics Illinois region

Get your crafty minds ready and let's build a boat!

3 days ago in Business, Local

Central Illinois Customer Service Association has a guest speaker coming in October

"Purpose and Compassion at Work"

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

‘STOMP’ coming to UIS PAC to kick off 2027

"STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments."

Entertainment News

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

‘STOMP’ coming to UIS PAC to kick off 2027

"STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments."

3 days ago in Entertainment

Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions

It might be only just September, but the jockeying for next March's Academy Awards is well underway. Movies first started revving up their Oscar campaigns at the Cannes Film Festival in May. But now that the fall festivals, in Venice, Telluride and soon Toronto, are in full swing, so is the prognosticating about what's in the mix for awards.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

Ken Kesey's school bus — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city's famed hippie movement.

3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, History, Local

SIU’s brewery beginnings being celebrated

Memorial Medical Center with the former Reisch Brewery.

"Beer, Brats, & Beginnings"

4 days ago in Entertainment

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

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