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3 days ago in Sports

Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina

Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina.

3 days 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 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local, Sports

Clinton High School cancels remainder of varsity football season

School says low participation and injuries created safety concerns; junior varsity games will continue.

3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Flock camera in Jacksonville help find 2 missing children from Kansas

The Jacksonville Police Department said it received an alert from Flock Safety on Friday, Sept. 4 about the missing children.

3 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Freshman numbers up, total numbers down at UIS

2,359 freshman is second highest ever.

Elbert Betts, founder of the "Back to School/Stay in School" program, spoke to the Springfield Public School Board Tuesday, September 9.

3 days ago in Education, Local

Elbert Betts says District 186’s alternative to expulsion program was ‘cancelled.’ District 186 says it’s not, and has been moved to another entity

Betts: Alternative to expulsion program was cancelled by District 186. Jordan: No, it's not. It was transferred to The Outlet.

Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey speaks to Capitol News Illinois during an interview on June 6, 2023. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

4 days ago in IL State News, Local

IL GOP lawmakers react to McCuskey resignation as legislative inspector general

House GOP members: This mess is on the Democrats.

A sign was removed from the outside of the Sangamo Club.

4 days ago in Crime, Local

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Sangamo Club theft

Two people allegedly took a sign mounted to the outside of the Sangamo Club.

Vegetables grow at Sola Gratia Farms in Urbana, a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Local Food Infrastructure Grant. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

4 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Food Scene, IL State News, Local

These 61 organizations will receive $3.5M in Illinois local food grants

State program will serve 35 counties in effort to keep food local.

4 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start

Disability rights advocates worry about potential for coercion, want more state oversight.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, greets players during warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

4 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Caleb Williams elected as one of Bears captains for the 3rd straight season

While being a team captain is nothing new for Williams, the expectations for the 24-year-old quarterback are higher than ever.

4 days ago in World

Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks

The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.

4 days ago in Sports

Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton

At the end, when five riveting sets and one agonizingly tight tiebreak were over — and when the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history had concluded — Ben Shelton was not the only player smiling.

4 days ago in Entertainment

It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys

It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.

4 days ago in Crime, Local

Springfield woman sentenced to 5 years in IDOC for role in 2024 murder

Springfield Police arrested Julie Marshall in June 2024.

4 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances of the last decade

Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances from 2016 to 2025

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.

2 days 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 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.