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Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular

12 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Washington Park this weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — More than 2,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be on display at Washington Park this weekend…

A meeting of the Sangamon County Board.

13 hours ago in Local

Sangamon County Board wants more discussion before changing meeting dates

Members and residents don't like the conflict between the two meetings.

Netflix

13 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years

Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.

Larry Gillespie

16 hours ago in Crime, Local

Domestic battery investigation leads to discovery of drugs, guns near Rochester

Sheriff: 18 guns, cannabis, drug equipment discovered.

16 hours ago in Lifestyle

Renters in Illinois aren’t moving. Here’s what the data shows

TurboTenant reports on renter mobility in Illinois.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

18 hours ago in Sports

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.

18 hours ago in Sports

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.

Gov. JB Pritzker and challenger Darren Bailey. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Peter Hancock)

21 hours ago in IL State News, Local

Three weeks out, Pritzker and Bailey debate

Tuesday's debate was the only one Pritzker and Bailey will have.

21 hours ago in Crime, Local

Springfield city council: Cop car clash

Ald. Notariano wants to fund a mental health program.

Ethan Harbour

1 day ago in Local

UPDATE: Man arrested following fatal weekend crash in Springfield

Sean Clark, 21, Athens, died from multiple blunt force injuries.

FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard handles the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, March 20, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to make season debut against the Penguins

The 21-year-old center had surgery on his left shoulder on July 8.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Chicago police say DNA ties a former detective to decades-old unsolved killing of 8-year-old girl

Gloria Kowalewicz was found shot dead in a ditch in 1960, just hours after she went missing.

1 day ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

1 day ago in Trending, World

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy

The loss of Sweat is a big blow for the Bears as they look to bounce back from Sunday's 31-7 loss at Green Bay.

A Sangamon Mass Transit District Bus.

1 day ago in Local

SMTD to buy property, build facility for additional bus stops

The need for more physical bus shelters is there, says Schoeffel.

Recent Headlines

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

18 hours ago in Sports

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.

18 hours ago in Sports

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.