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2 days ago in Sports

The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks

The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning men's and women's goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults

Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show.

Mental health

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sangamon County voters approve new tax increase for mental health board

Murphy explained that the mental health board would act as a centralized organization that helps coordinate groups and providers in the Sangamon County area.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Doctor’s orders: Cover preventive heart scans

They advocate CT scans for early detection of plaque buildup.

3 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Judy Bowly: Primary loss sends an important message about politics

Bowlby says she feels being a politician isn't all that much about being true.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Phoenix Center: Rumors of our death are greatly exaggerated

Commenter at council says LGBTQ center is under threat.

While the AI race sparked heightened interest in data centers, most of the centers in the state are multi-tenant retail centers — shared by numerous organizations and highly connected with telecommunications, cloud computing and other providers. The Digital Realty center on Chicago’s South loop is an example. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Gabriel Castilho)

3 days ago in Agriculture, Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Political will grows for data center regulations as POWER Act remains in committee

Lawmakers, stakeholders, the governor and feds all have indicated they’re open to regulation.

3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn’t go that well

In Illinois' U.S. House primaries, the tech-backed groups' campaign spending had mixed results.

Crime Stoppers offers a minimum $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of fentanyl dealers.

3 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crime of the Week: Rewards available for catching fentanyl dealers

Almost one-third of the overdose deaths in Sangamon County are because of fentanyl.

3 days ago in National

Trump will pay his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

3 days ago in National, Trending

Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation

Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Religion

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.

4 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fire destroys Grandview home that police say was used by homeless

Police: Home had otherwise been abandoned.

4 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tracy: Elect me, and make Illinois a ‘two-party state’ again

Don Tracy thinks one Democrat seat in the Senate, and one Republican seat, is a good idea.

4 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

It’s Bailey v. Pritzker again

"I've been part of the divisiveness in the years past. That's gone," says repeat GOP nominee.

4 days ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Voters endorse two referenda

An increased sales tax will fund a county mental health board, while Ball-Chatham school district property owners will pay higher taxes to fix up schools.

4 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crouch defeats Timm in Republican primary for Sheriff

Timm says he's pleased he took the "high road," while Crouch says Timm is not "the most horrible person in the world."

State Rep. Margaret Croke, pictured on the House floor, held a lead in the race to replace Susana Mendoza as comptroller on Tuesday night. The Associated Press had not called the race as of 10 p.m. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

4 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries

Rep. Margaret Croke — Gov. JB Pritzker’s hand-picked candidate for comptroller — held an election night lead of about 2.3% Tuesday night, although the Associated Press had not called the race as of 10 p.m.

Recent Headlines

9 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

There she is! Miss America visits Springfield

Miss America Cassie Donegan visits the Old State Capitol in Springfield Friday afternoon.

"Pageantry within the world of Miss America is it's a life changer. And it changes the trajectory for many." 

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

The CBS Broadcast Center in New York

Newstalk 93.9 and AM 1240 WTAX has been a CBS Radio affiliate since 1943.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the...