FILE - Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman fields a groundout hit by Baltimore Orioles' Jordan Westburg during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, on Aug. 18, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Sports
4 weeks ago
All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say

The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without his consent.

Spencer and Monique Tepe's home in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos)
Crime
4 weeks ago
Ex-husband charged in murders of Ohio couple; arrested in Illinois

Michael McKee, 39, was booked Saturday and is currently being held in Illinois, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.

Pinckneyville Correctional Center is pictured in southern Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes

The rule now makes exceptions for certain photos, privileged mail and used books.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Illinois, 4 other states targeted for $10B child care funding freeze win restraining order

The lawsuit comes days after the administration announced the funding freeze.

An improvement in your mindset could lead to being successful at fitness.
Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Expert: The pathway to a healthier you begins in the mind

Mental Health Specialist, Cheri Harrison, explains how to build and maintain healthy habits, starting with your mind state.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
HSHS reports the top baby names of 2025 in its Central Illinois facilities

Oliver and Charlotte were the top baby names for 2025 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Several immigration enforcement agents push back media and protestors as U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino makes his way out of the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago on Oct. 28, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 month ago
Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago

Citing Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, judge punts decision.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
1 month ago
Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry

The Packers are the fourth team in NFL history to head into the playoffs on a losing streak of at least four games.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., attends an announcement at Health and Human Services Headquarters, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
National
1 month ago
5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds

The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.

Crime
1 month ago
Second “Move Over” crash for ISP in 2026

The crash happened on I-88 near Rock Falls.

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