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3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s game against Carolina with a blood clot

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles said in a statement Thursday that Hurts was injured in an Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead

Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local

Medical debt milestone

State and Cook County programs combined have helped 1.5M Illinoisans erase $2.4B.

A screen shot of the dash camera video of Lt. Andrew Henton's squad car before it hit a pedestrian September 24, 2026.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Not guilty plea in deputy-pedestrian accident

Off-duty Lt. Andrew Henton struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it

GoodRx reports that maintaining muscle during weight loss is crucial for health.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances so far this season

Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances of 2026

This man allegedly caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine October 2, 2026.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying boat burglar

Man caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox, GM Chris Getz face hard act to follow in 2027, in spite of unexpected playoff run

“I do need to acknowledge that there was a sting in Cleveland when we came up short,” Getz told reporters on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Bears working through questions at quarterback and defensive line

Coach Ben Johnson has a lot going on at the moment.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the second-fewest home runs in baseball during the regular season, even as they topped the majors with 103 wins. Maybe they were saving their biggest swings for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

University of Chicago sign is displayed on the campus in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

3 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, National

Police investigate report of sexual assault at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago

The 21-year-old woman reported the assault to police and went to a hospital for treatment, according to Chicago police.

A person prays at a votive mass for Pope Leo XIV in light of his lung cancer diagnosis at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis

Catholics in Chicago and around the world met the news of Leo's lung cancer diagnosis with shock, concern and support for the 71-year-old.

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Chicago-area Hindu temple

Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween

Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween. 

3 weeks ago in Local

UPDATED: Lanes reopen after fatal crash

The victim is from New York.

This fire at an unused apartment building at Sunflower Court on the University of Illinois Springfield campus Wednesday, October 14, 2026, was done for training purposes.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Fire training for Springfield Fire will lead to a new building for a new UIS program

Firefighters get training, while UIS saves on demolition ahead of a new building going up.

Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

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5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.

12 hours ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

3 days ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Springfield events in November include holiday markets, circus and Route 66 centennial celebration

Springfield residents will have several events to look forward to in November, including holiday shopping, family entertainment and a celebration marking 100 years of Route 66.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.