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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.

Ted Dabrowski pitches his candidacy for governor as his primary opponents – video gambling mogul Rick Heidner, former state Sen. Darren Bailey and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick – listen during a forum sponsored by the Tazewell County Republican Party on Jan. 15, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Four for the GOP guv ballot

Bailey: Low turnout hurt me in 2022.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

No vote yet on District 186 superintendent selection

A school board member discusses the hiring process for superintendent.

Earthquake

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday

Magnitude 3.8 centered near Pana and Taylorville.

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Sen. Dick Durbin speak in 2025 at the Springfield Urban League.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Durbin, other politicians take weekend trip to Denmark; Budzinski wants federal focus on domestic issues

Senator says lawmakers tried to assure allies in light of threat to Greenland; Rep. Budzinski says there are too many domestic problems for President Trump to spent time on Greenland and Venezuela.

Bulky winter coats can expand when a child is placed in a car seat, making the seat belts not as protective.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats

"In a crash, that padding will compress, then cause the straps to get too loose, which could put the child at risk for severe injury."

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

MLK speaker preaches unity

Miss America 2003, Urbana native Erika Harold, is a two-time Republican candidate.

2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips of Effingham County.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected

Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.

Josh Sabo, Executive Director of Heartland Housed, speaks recently to the Sangamon County Board.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Heartland Housed works to improve Springfield’s homeless situation

Agency keeps increasing people who leave homelessness, but that's offset somewhat by those entering it.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs from Detroit Lions linebacker al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Caleb Williams’ ‘ridiculous’ TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears’ loss

Chicago, IL (AP) – Caleb Williams’ last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down rainbow that landed in Cole Kmet’s…

Bears vs Rams

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Chicago, IL (AP) – Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay shot knowing glances at each other, then went to work on…

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is the primary administrator of the state’s Medicaid program. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes

New federal law will restrict a key revenue stream used to pay state’s share of Medicaid costs.

A political action committee supporting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate campaign launched its first ad this week, though a lapse in federal disclosure requirements briefly grounded the effort. (Screenshot from Illinois Future PAC YouTube video)

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad

The ad had to be revised after a rival campaign flagged federal disclosure violations.

: An excerpt of the lawsuit filed by five states against the federal government for its plan to freeze $10 billion in funding that helps to ensure access to child care. (Illustration by Capitol News Illinois, highlight added)

2 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’

Letters sent to the state cite unspecific claims of fraud and demand large amounts of documents to justify receiving benefits.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

City wants study for 19th St corridor

Train traffic will soon be just one a day.

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln

2 weeks ago in Business, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln offers grants and scholarships

The Community Foundation is offering grants for business owners and scholarships for students.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

State’s new strategy for aging services

EngAging Illinois has four focus areas.

Terrence Jordan, selected as the next Superintendent of District 186 pending board approval, speaks to reporters Friday afternoon.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: 186 tabs Jordan as new superintendent

Former Black Hawk principal has been an assistant superintendent.

Recent Headlines

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

12 hours ago in National, Trending

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.