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5 days ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

1 week ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

3 weeks ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

4 weeks 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 weeks 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.

Sports

3 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson says he’s going to try to lead, not blend in

Rookie Bulls forward Caleb Wilson is facing lofty expectations as the young centerpiece of the rebuilding NBA team, something now-injured quarterback Caleb Williams has been accomplishing with the NFL's Bears.

3 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

A pair of unlikely playoff teams collide as the Astros face the White Sox in AL Wild Card Series

The Chicago White Sox are the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth.

3 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Padres hope to ride energy from loud home crowd when they host Cubs in NL Wild Card Series

The fourth-seeded Padres will host every game in the best-of-three series against the fifth-seeded Cubs.

5 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles 27-7

Stepping in for Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 yards.

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Sports

Harlem Globetrotters to return to Springfield

FILE - The Harlem Globetrotters at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix Arizona USA August 11,2018.

It's part of the Globetrotters' new "Rivalry Tour."

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears QB Tyson Bagent clears NFL concussion protocol

The Bears announced on Sunday that Bagent has no injury designation for their Week 3 game.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bulls acquire Buddy Hield in trade with Hornets for Rob Dillingham

Hield, 33, is on the move for the second time in five days. He was traded from Atlanta to Charlotte on Tuesday.

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

Bobby Hauck out after 4 games as Illinois defensive coordinator; unit ranks near bottom in stats

FILE - Montana coach Bobby Hauck talks about the team's NCAA Football Championship Subdivision title game against top-rated South Dakota State in Frisco, Texas, Jan. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephen Hawkins, File)

Bielema had hired the former Montana head coach to replace Aaron Henry, who left to be co-defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.

Local News from Capitol City Now

32 minutes ago in Local

Bailey winds down what could be his final campaign

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Republican Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey participates in an interview September 29, 2026 at the Capitol Media Group studios in Springfield.

Republican Darren Bailey says this could be his last campaign if he loses again.

57 minutes ago in Local

Man dead after weekend crash in Springfield

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Darren Polk, 62, died from injuries sustained in the crash.

2 hours ago in IL State News, Local

Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state’s first new comptroller in a decade

Republican Bryan Drew, left, and Democrat Margaret Croke, right, are pictured during separate interviews with Capitol News Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andrew Campbell)

Margaret Croke, Bryan Drew share different visions for office’s transparency, oversight.

3 hours ago in Education, Fall Guide, IL State News, Local

Open house for prospective UIS students, families coming soon

The University of Illinois Springfield is hosting an open house for curious students interested in going to college.

4 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National

Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change

With preschool, your child gets a head start. Shot of a group of preschool students sitting in a classroom.

Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration proposed gutting Head Start regulations that spell out how programs must support families with financial, education or housing concerns.

10 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Man found dead near Alma Mater Statue on U of I campus identified

Police said there is no threat to the campus community after the body was discovered early Monday morning.

Entertainment News

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Sports

Harlem Globetrotters to return to Springfield

It's part of the Globetrotters' new "Rivalry Tour."

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Local

Greater Springfield Chamber CEO talks Shoes, Brews, & Biz and more

Mike Murphy, CEO, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

After a weekend of fun here in Springfield, from car shows to a Cozy Dog eating contest. Where does Springfield go from here?

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Lights, camera, tax credits!

Gov. JB Pritzker announced in March an expansion of the state’s film tax credit at a news conference at the Cinespace Studio on Chicago’s West Side. (Credit: Casey Toner/Illinois Answers Project)

Illinois lawmakers give big boost to movie industry while academics claim the Hollywood giveaway is a bad deal for taxpayers.

1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

This year’s International Route 66 Mother Road Festival was the biggest ever

Organizers of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival and Mayor Misty Buscher gather for a photo Sunday, September 27.,

Parts of 14 downtown blocks were closed for all the cars that participated.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Bertoletti wins first-ever Cozy Dog eating contest at 66 fest

Patrick Bertoletti won the inaugural Cozy Dog eating competition at the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Saturday, September 26.

Chicagoan Pat Bertolettti wins first competition with 51 dogs down.

4 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference

Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.

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