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2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume

Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.

Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser and others take part in a ceremony from the advocates for "Marsy's Law."

2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Sangamon Co. State’s Attorney and staff recognized for working with crime victims

The award was handed out Tuesday at the Sangamon County Complex in Springfield.

2 weeks ago in Local

Alderwoman accuses Springfield city staff of keeping info away from her

Ald. Notariano wants information about police SUV's as she attempts to get wellness software through the council.

2 weeks ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

2 weeks ago in Sports

LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says

The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

John Turturro, thief of New York characters, stars in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’

John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988. Through his life as a New Yorker, his most reliable reservoir of inspiration has been the sidewalks and subway cars around him.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS

Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis for years, revealed Monday her doctor says she doesn't have the autoimmune disease and was misdiagnosed.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father

Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles III to "work out." In an interview with GQ magazine about grief and family, recorded in New York in late September and published on Tuesday, Harry was asked if he grieves his "complicated" relationship with his father and brother.

FILE - Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch speaks to reporters at the Illinois Capitol in January, 2026.

2 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Crouch says if elected, last two years have prepared her for next four; questions opponent’s commitment to department

Crouch says she is pro-police, and questions her opponent's stance.

Middle-aged man in a gray suit and blue tie sits in a formal room, looking to the side.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Pritzker: Ethics should be addressed in fall veto session

Gov. Pritzker would like to see reform, but legislation is likely too big to fit into a six-day fall veto session.

Side-profile of a blonde woman in a dark blue top speaking to reporters, microphones labeled Capitol City Now in front of her.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National

Budzinski on veterans’ issues

Buzdinski meets with her veterans' advisory council in Springfield.

The Baldwin Energy Complex in southwestern Illinois is set to shut down at the end of 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Molly Parker)

2 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Study finds Illinois’ Displaced Energy Workers Bill of Rights falls short

Non-union workers at a southern Illinois coal mine didn’t receive the same benefits as unionized workers, the study found.

2 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Caleb Williams provides another reminder of his importance to the Chicago Bears

The third-year quarterback was 30 of 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.

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2 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

Chicago police take man in custody after shots fired outside federal building, no one was injured

No one was injured and there was only minor damage to federal property, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

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2 weeks ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National

Delivery Robots Accused Of Scanning Customers’ Faces, Sharing Biometric Data

The men filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court Oct. 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies violated a state privacy law.

2 weeks ago in World

Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters

Paris returned to calm on Tuesday after its first quiet night since a weekend marred by France's worst rioting in years, as authorities imposed curfews in several cities in an effort to prevent another round of rioting and looting.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence

Across 38 seasons of "The Simpsons," the Halloween-themed "Treehouse of Horror" episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised viewers with a major resurrection: Apu, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart operator who had not been heard for the better part of a decade, spoke once again in Springfield.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.

Harm reduction products offered by Springfield's Intricate Minds.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Intricate Minds opens second Springfield location to expand harm reduction services

Nonprofit now offers 45 hours of services a week after adding a site at First Presbyterian Church.

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2 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.

10 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."

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.

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.