1 week ago in History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Pillsbury demolition begins Thursday at 10am — for real this time

"The big crane and wrecking ball are ready to go!"

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sally Turner named Legislator of the Year by organization

IACVAC cited Turner's legislative work, particularly Senate Bill 39 which made veteran housing more affordable, that improves the lives of veterans statewide, according to the release. 

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘We are not backing down’: Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area

President renews speculation on sending National Guard to the city as well

1 week ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Drivers urged to slow down and stay alert during harvest

Drivers can expect to see more farm equipment traveling between the fields in the weeks ahead.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail policy

Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

First West Nile-Related Death reported in Cook County

Lab testing has confirmed that West Nile virus was a factor in the resident's death.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

How to make CapitolCityNow your preferred news source on Google (step-by-step)

Google now lets you pick favorite news sites, so their stories show up more often in Top stories and a “From your sources” section. Here’s the fastest way to add CapitolCityNow.

1 week ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Our Region Our Vision Future Growth Plan survey

You can help shape the future of the area.

1 week ago in National

FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.

1 week ago in National

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

1 week ago in World

Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.

1 week ago in Sports

Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions

The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.

1 week ago in Sports

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix

Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame

Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run

It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield Police in the hot seat again this week at City Council

At issue is the alleged anti-police behavior of Coalition member and Intricate Minds founder Tiara Standage toward police during a September 2024 protest.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

There are no problems at the Sangamon County Jail right now, despite internet rumors

Internet postings suggested problems that county officials say don't exist.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Recommendations from Massey Commission on economic disparities, mental health, remembering past bad acts

Some recommendations surrounded improved economic development, improved crisis response, and a commemorative plaque, among others.

1 week ago in Crime, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

How are school fights supposed to be handled, like the one that got a District 186 admin put on leave?

Chris Hampsey was put on administrative leave.

1 week ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crouch signs ’10 Shared Principles’ with NAACP

"I am proud to sign these principles alongside the NAACP as a pledge to work hand-in-hand with our community to continue building confidence in how we serve.”