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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

4 days ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

1 week ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

1 week ago in National

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

1 week ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

Sports

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

Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team

The Bears could use some more help protecting Caleb Williams and taking down the other team's quarterback.

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

Connor Bedard’s next contract is a top priority for the Blackhawks in an important offseason

Connor Bedard poster on the side of a building.

“We'll get that done, and we'll get to work soon on that," Davidson said.

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

Cubs expect Cade Horton to miss up to 16 months after elbow surgery and place Daniel Palencia on IL

Chicag Cubs' Cade Horton pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

The 24-year-old Horton underwent an ulnar collateral ligament revision on Thursday, his second reconstructive surgery on the elbow.

1 day ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

1 day ago in Sports

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

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

Blackhawks extend general manager Kyle Davidson’s contract

Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks are locked into 31st place in the 32-team NHL and haven’t made the Stanley Cup playoffs since the expanded COVID playoffs of 2020.

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

Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays

Chicago White Sox stadium on the south side of Chicago.

The White Sox said Gerald Chaney, a longtime anthem performer, was “doing well” while continuing to be evaluated.

Lifestyle

53 minutes ago in Business, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

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Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

2 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Buddy — APL Pet of the Week

Buddy -- Animal Protective League Pet of the Week

Big heart, bigger energy!

2 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights speaks on the House floor April 17. Canty is the sponsor on a contentious human composting bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.

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

House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms

Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, takes a picture of the vote board in the Illinois House after the passage of a bill in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Plan seeks to make children’s social media feeds less addictive.

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

Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O’Hare to reduce airport delays

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O'Hare Airport Terminal 5

“If you book a ticket, we want you and your family to have the certainty that you’ll fly without endless delays and cancellations,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

3 hours ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale

113 McCann St. in Benton, IL -- the home George Harrison's sister once lived in.

Activists, including Harrison’s sister, Louise Harrison Caldwell, who had moved away in the late 1960s, stepped in to save it.

1 day ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Gun owners take on the Illinois Capitol

Participants in the annual Illinois Gun Owners Lobbying Day (IGOLD) march from the Bank of Springfield Center to the Illinois Capitol Wednesday, April 15.

During the rally, attendees voiced opposition to pending legislation, including a proposed five-cent tax on ammunition and requirements that would mandate matching serial numbers on bullets and casings.

1 day ago in Business, Crime, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

3D printed homes, an abandoned $590,000 deposit, the FBI: What really happened in this small town?

Group of people with hard hats using shovels to break ground at a construction site ceremony on a sunny day.

Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’, housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn’t finished. And the more we asked questions, the weirder things got.

Local News from Capitol City Now

39 minutes ago in Crime, Local

Police: Video shows Taylorville man beating puppy to death

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Joseph Leckner, 35, is accused of beating a puppy in Taylorville.

Joseph A. Leckner is charged with Animal Cruelty.

48 minutes ago in Crime, Health & Wellness, Local

Parents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home

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Kwain Karrick (left) and Hollie Bracco remain held in the Sangamon County Jail as of Friday, April 17.

According to the department, the home was full of trash, animal waste, and bugs.

53 minutes ago in Business, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen

Fresh
Long John Silver's storefront with a tall yellow inflatable fish outside and a 'Now Open' marquee in front.

The new location is just down the street from its old location.

2 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Buddy — APL Pet of the Week

Buddy -- Animal Protective League Pet of the Week

Big heart, bigger energy!

2 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights speaks on the House floor April 17. Canty is the sponsor on a contentious human composting bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.

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

House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms

Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, takes a picture of the vote board in the Illinois House after the passage of a bill in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Plan seeks to make children’s social media feeds less addictive.

Entertainment News

2 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights speaks on the House floor April 17. Canty is the sponsor on a contentious human composting bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.

3 hours ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale

113 McCann St. in Benton, IL -- the home George Harrison's sister once lived in.

Activists, including Harrison’s sister, Louise Harrison Caldwell, who had moved away in the late 1960s, stepped in to save it.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

1 day ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

WYMG gets national award for ‘Christmas Wish’

WYMG's "Classic Rock-a-Thon" for "Christmas Wish" is Friday, December 5.

WYMG is one of ten radio stations, television stations, or ownership groups being honored in 2026.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

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