5 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Croke: I’ll use my voice to keep improving state finances, if elected as comptroller

That's in addition to what Croke calls "low-hanging fruit" like possibly eliminating the use of paper checks to pay bills.

5 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted

Members of the targeted temple and others in the area said they are seeking comfort in preserving traditions, determined to celebrate the holidays without fear — and to press for ways to address hatred hurled at the community.

5 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in pricey trade with the Tennessee Titans

The Chicago Bears acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday.

5 days ago in World

A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

5 days ago in Entertainment

South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling

Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.

5 days ago in World

Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.

5 days ago in Local

One firefighter injured fighting blaze at Taylorville home

The firefighter was treated and released from the hospital.

5 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Springfield non-profit connects people with life-changing technology

Governor proclaims October 2026 Assistive Technology Month in Illinois.

5 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Mental health board to field input, ideas

Board schedules two study sessions a month.

6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois AG candidate Fioretti: I’ll do what Kwame Raoul doesn’t if elected

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Chicago Republican and Illinois Attorney General candidate Bob Fioretti says the SAFE-T Act, which…

6 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local

It’s projected to cost ComEd $3.1B to connect data centers to the grid

Consumer groups say data center developers should pay infrastructure costs up front.

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

Illinois is team to beat in Big Ten ahead of Spartans and defending national champion Wolverines

Illinois has been tabbed the team to beat in the preseason media poll despite losing No. 5 overall NBA draft pick Keaton Wagler.

6 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, National

Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie,’ dies at 80

Born Susan Jane Miller on Aug. 14, 1946, in Los Angeles, she was raised in the northern Illinois city of Rockford, where her father had transferred for work.

6 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say

Jacob Morley, who was serving a life sentence for killing a co-worker four years ago, was found to be missing from the Northwest Correctional Complex late on Sunday.

6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat returns from PED suspension and apologizes to teammates

“I just want to apologize to my teammates, the fan base, everybody, but I’m moving forward now,” Sweat said Tuesday.

6 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Blackhawks F Oliver Moore looks for more growth after positive response to healthy scratch

Moore, a first-round pick in the 2023 draft, is a key figure for Chicago as it tries to find the other side of years of rebuilding.

6 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Big Ten leaders approve a rule limiting schools’ involvement in setting up third-party NIL deals

The Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a wide margin Sept. 28 and it now awaits a vote in the House of Representatives, which is scheduled to reconvene Nov. 9.

6 days ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

The type of lung cancer the Pope had can be treated here in Springfield

the awareness to the health of your lungs is necessary