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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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day ago in Local
One firefighter injured fighting blaze at Taylorville home
The firefighter was treated and released from the hospital.
1 day 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.
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Mental health board to field input, ideas
Board schedules two study sessions a month.
2 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…
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying credit card thief
On October 14, two women had their wallets stolen while shopping in Springfield.
2 days ago in World
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win
Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast.
2 days ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Lincoln Land Community College swears in new therapy dog ‘Pawfficer’
Everest will help provide comfort, reduce stress and connect with students and staff on campus.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local
Final countdown for Illinois governor’s race
Bailey family stops in Springfield, Pritzker picks up endorsements.