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The wrecking ball continues demolition of a smokestack at the former Pillsbury Plant.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pillsbury plant demolition progresses

The long-awaited demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is in full swing.

3 weeks ago in World

Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the world's most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre 's facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless Napoleonic jewels, officials said.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.

A classic home

3 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Counties with the most pre-war homes in Illinois

Stacker ranked the counties with the most pre-war homes in Illinois using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Monk -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

3 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Monk — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Monk is "a super sweet tabby boy."

Marty -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

3 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Marty — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

"...a mature friend who is young at heart...."

Quincy Veterans Home

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

“There’s nothing political about a veterans’ home”

State completes $300M home eight years after Legionnaires' outbreak.

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

Business leader: Tariffs are not all bad

Denzler says tariffs rein in bad actors but must also be predictable.

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

Sean Grayson Trial: Day 1 Blog

Check back here for live coverage of the first day of jury selection in the Sean Grayson trial.

Police scene tape

3 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Beardstown man facing charges after gun shot outside home

The man was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm and disorderly conduct.

Ann Gillespie, a former state senator who is now the state’s insurance department director, is pictured at a news conference with Gov. JB Pritzker and others in 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate

Consumers likely to see premium hikes; many expected to drop coverage.

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

A monument for Gold Star families

"We represent families who stood behind the names."

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

‘No Kings Since 1776’

"No Kings" rallies around the nation, including Springfield.

United Airlines plane in Chicago

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

No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago

The second plane had its horizonal stabilizer struck and was not moving when the planes hit, officials said.

A man in military-style fatigues walks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 9. National Guard troops were deployed to the facility earlier in the day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Administration claims courts have no right to check president’s military authority.

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

Spotlight on stroke awareness: BEFAST

Recognizing a stroke early can save a life.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi were the fundraising leaders in the Democratic Senate primary, according to quarterly finance reports. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race

Stratton, Kelly struggle to keep pace with Krishnamoorthi’s prolific fundraising.

Ret. Maj. Gen. Randy Manner condemns the use of military troops to support domestic law enforcement at an Oct. 16 news conference alongside Gov. JB Pritzker and other retired military officers. Also pictured, from left to right: Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey, Gov. JB Pritzker, Maj. Gen. William Enyart, Capt. Janessa Goldbeck, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton and Rear Adm. Michael Smith. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois

Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.

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22 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local

Elephants, clowns, and BIG fun at the Ansar Shrine Circus

Family fun and a community backed weekend at the Ansar Shrine Circus.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Local

One of the most popular speeches in our nation is on display right here in Springfield, IL

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

"Four score and seven years ago....." Sound familiar? Read the Gettysburg Address in Lincolns own hand!

1 day ago in Entertainment

Shaggy recounts his relief mission to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa and shares how you can help

After the devastating October storm that killed at least 75 people across the northern Caribbean, Shaggy, 57, mobilized relief immediately for Jamaica, shuttling supplies from Miami and hand delivering them to the worst-hit areas.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Grammy Award nominations are about be announced. Here’s what to know

Nominees will be announced during a video livestream on the Grammy website and the Recording Academy's YouTube channel on Friday at 8 a.m. Pacific and 11 a.m. Eastern.