3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving...

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Peoples Gas cuts $58 million from rate request

The new rates would raise monthly bills by $7-8 rather than the $10-11 originally requested.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI

Document intended to help schools, districts navigate complex issues around emerging technology.

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

Central IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat

The “feels like” temps are hitting the 100 mark.

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

Bike program teaching central Illinois kids how to ride

Weyer said the program gives children who do not own a bike access to instruction during the school day.

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

Pritzker signs downcoding transparency bill into law

Insurance companies will also be required to provide healthcare professionals a clear process to dispute downcoded claims within 90 days.

3 weeks ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Executive Director of Springfield’s ALPLM to step down

A new executive director must be approved by the Illinois Senate.

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

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause

Health officials have not yet definitively identified what is causing the infections.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox, AP source says

“At the end of the day, we were most comfortable with Roch Cholowsky with our first pick, regardless of what the signing bonus was going to be,” general manager Chris Getz said Saturday.

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

2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members

A 16-year-old boy will be prosecuted as an adult, while the case against a 15-year-old girl will start in juvenile court.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Lewandowski ready to provide big lift to the Chicago Fire

The 37-year-old, who signed a two-year contract with the Fire, knew he didn’t want to stay in Europe when his contract expired with Barcelona in May.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Springfield city council advances Y Block plan

Ald. Williams dislikes giveaway to state.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local

SPD sergeant accused of DUI

Sgt. Lindzee Carpenter was stopped in Chatham on July 4.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Vote for the Illinois State Fair

Help make the fair tops in the nation!

3 weeks ago in Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

The Kidzeum of Health and Science turns 8 this Saturday

It's been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it's been a staple of downtown family fun!