4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

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

“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.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

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

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

4 weeks ago in Features

Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.

4 weeks 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 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago in World

Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Pretrial Fairness Act: 3 years since Illinois abolished cash bail

Democrats celebrate milestone, Republicans call for reforms.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

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

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

4 weeks ago in History, Lifestyle, Local

Rock Creek Cemetery clean up this Sunday

Rock Creek Cemetery is getting freshened up on Sunday

4 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Illinois History Conference at the ALPLM

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

4 weeks ago in Education, Local

State shorts transportation money for District 186, whose deficit grows

The school board approved an $11M deficit budget.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Britney — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A "ginger and white beauty."

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music

‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year

Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.

4 weeks 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

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

4 weeks 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!

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses

Running, celebrating the harvest, and much more in October!

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Fun things happening in November in the Capitol area

More trick-or-treating!

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

Pritzker, on ‘This Week,’ talks AI and Midterms

Pritzker: AI can learn from itself, and that's dangerous.

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

Reading proficiency remains a challenge for students across the country

The Nation’s Report Card shows that only 31% of fourth graders are at or above the proficient level.