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National News

8 hours 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.

4 days 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 weeks 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.

Sports

3 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Snedeker wants Americans to feel they’re starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win

They almost never lose.

3 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears QB Caleb Williams is ‘week to week’ with hamstring injury, coach Ben Johnson says

Johnson said he doesn’t think Williams will practice this week, but he isn’t ruling him out for Chicago's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles next Monday night.

3 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Presidents Cup has more matches and the result has been a lopsided series for the Americans

Golf ball on white tee detail closeup golfing

“If the Ryder Cup was the same format as the Presidents Cup, the Europeans wouldn’t historically be as successful as they have been,” Rory McIlroy said.

8 hours ago in Sports

Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams

If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck

There was no decision yet on whether Bregman, who was going for X-rays and CT scans, would travel with the team back to Chicago following its 9-1 win.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to throw during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Presidents Cup ’26: Facts and figures for the 16th edition

A brief look at the rosters, captains and key figures for the 16th edition of the Presidents Cup that starts Thursday at Medinah Country Club.

1 day ago in Sports

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.

Lifestyle

2 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois’ 8 interstate visitor information centers to close at month’s end

The visitor information center at the Prairie View Rest Area off Interstate 57 is one of the eight sites set to close at the end of the month. The rest stops in those locations will continue operating. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

The state says the centers’ role has evolved over time as travelers’ needs change.

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

Bill to keep AM radio in cars passes U.S. House, goes to Senate

Updated

Close up of car infotainment screen with Bluetooth option. Toronto, Canada - February 19, 2026.

Car manufacturers say "no" to AM Radio, while radio says "yes."

10 hours ago in History, Lifestyle, Local

Rock Creek Cemetery clean up this Sunday

Updated

Grave with flowers decorated grave, in cemetery, with grave, flowers, with stone, metal texture, from a close-up perspective, with pink, green accents, and serene respectful mood, clear detail.

Rock Creek Cemetery is getting freshened up on Sunday

11 hours ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois History Conference at the ALPLM

Updated

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

The two-day conference features women's history, and bicycles.

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

Meet Britney — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A "ginger and white beauty."

1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music

‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year

"Riverdance 30 - The New Generation" will perform at the UIS PAC in April, 2027.

Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.

1 day ago in Business, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

UPDATE: Be a kid again: Owner of White Oaks Mall says ‘Toys R Us’ to open there in time for Christmas

A "Toys R Us" location in a shopping mall.

Opening date unknown, expected to be in the next few weeks.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Where to go in September for fun fall events

Fireworks, walks, the Route 66 Mother Road Festival, and more!

Local News from Capitol City Now

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

Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at an event at the Illinois Governor’s Mansion in Springfield on Aug. 11, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Advisory group will explore new policies, ways to protect residents from harm.

2 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois’ 8 interstate visitor information centers to close at month’s end

The state says the centers’ role has evolved over time as travelers’ needs change.

3 hours ago in IL State News, Local, Video

Republican-turned-independent Collin Corbett hopes to provide voters an alternative for governor

Collin Corbett, independent candidate for governor, sits for an interview in the Capitol News Illinois recording studio. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)

He differs from his former party on support for service tax, criticism of Trump.

5 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

24 gang members arrested for various Springfield violent crimes, including death of 9-year-old

Three people were killed Thursday at the house, seen left, in the 3000 block of Hoover Ave.

Guns, drugs, and other "criminal enterprises" also part of the arrests, says Milhiser.

9 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Pretrial Fairness Act: 3 years since Illinois abolished cash bail

Democrats celebrate milestone, Republicans call for reforms.

9 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Gas and diesel prices continue upward climb across central Illinois

The national average for diesel was $6.51.

Entertainment News

8 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

Fresh

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.

13 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

Fresh

Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.

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