1 day ago in National

Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater

A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.

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."

1 day ago in National

November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.

1 day ago in Agriculture, Business, IL State News, Local

IL plan could create tax credits for independent grocery stores, pharmacies

Effort to eliminate pharmacy, grocery deserts in Illinois.

1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Springfield voters to weigh in on landlord registry and licensing program

Bankhead said she has also talked to a lot of residents who have come home to notes from the city saying the property is going to be condemned.

1 day ago in IL State News, Local

Ready, set, vote!

14,000 mail voters and 8,000 early voters represent increases over 2022 midterm.

1 day ago in IL State News, Local

UIS’ Redfield foresees another Democratic sweep

Republican voters may ask, "Why bother?"

2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National

IL bill could provide grant funding to counties recovering from intense summer storms

The plan would allow IEMA to create emergency rules for a grant program with money from the budget stabilization fund. Local governments in Alexander, Champaign, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Fulton, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Marshall, McLean, Pulaski, Tazewell, Vermilion, and Will counties would be eligible for relief funds.

2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Logan County Sheriff’s Office violated teen victim’s rights, Illinois AG finds

WAND News contacted Logan County Sheriff Mark Landers for an interview. He declined to speak on camera but said his office takes sexual assault reports seriously and treats victims with respect.

2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Massage parlor where woman died in fire tied to prostitution

The parlor’s longtime operator has been arrested numerous times on prostitution-related charges.

2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National

2 sentenced in southern Illinois massage prostitution ring

The defendants each received 24-month sentences for their role in operating illicit massage businesses in southern Illinois and Indiana.

2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day

Polls close at 7 p.m. local time, which is 8 p.m. ET.

2 days ago in IL State News, National

Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in the city ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Acquiring Jeffery Simmons like ‘Christmas morning’ for the Chicago Bears

The addition of Simmons inserts a game-wrecker into the middle of what had been a questionable defensive line in Chicago.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals

The former major league pitcher joined the Cardinals' front office as director of scouting in 2015 and spent eight seasons (2019-26) as an assistant GM with the club.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Pellant tosses 2 TD passes, Dawson rushes for 2 TDs in Illinois State’s 35-14 win over Murray State

Dawson's 11-yard TD run and Seth Glatz's 1-yard score had the Redbirds (7-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference) up 14-7 at halftime.

2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Illinois struggles but beats Maryland 20-17 on a 26-yard field goal by Ethan Moczulski

“The way this team's persevered, nothing's really come easy,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Raiola throws for 3 TDs to help Oregon beat No. 20 Northwestern 34-26

Northwestern had a 10-0 first-quarter lead and was up 20-13 at the half.

2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Jackson Arnold throws 3 TD passes, UNLV hands Northern Illinois its 10th straight loss, 31-24

Northern Illinois (0-7, 0-4 Mountain West Conference) is winless since a 45-3 win at UMass on Nov. 12, 2025.

2 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.