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Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

11 hours ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

1 day ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

3 days ago in National

Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security

Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.

3 days ago in National

Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting

A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night.

6 days ago in National

Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families

Days of torrential rain in Washington state caused historic floods that have stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped at least two homes from their foundations, and experts warned that even more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic.

1 week ago in National

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.

1 week ago in National

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Sports

4 hours ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

4 hours ago in Sports

Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey

Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.

6 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes announce 2026 schedule

The schedule includes a two-city, day-night doubleheader with Decatur's new team.

11 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.

14 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, Sports

Bears mull move to Indiana with effort to secure public funding for stadium in Illinois stalled

Kevin Warren, president and chief executive officer of the Chicago Bears, talks on the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Warren did not say where in Northwest Indiana the Bears would look to move.

1 day ago in Sports

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.

1 day ago in Sports

Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers, AP source says

The Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers, a person with knowledge of the quarterback change told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

1 day ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men's tennis during a remarkably successful seven-year partnership.

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use

Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.

1 day ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday drawing

The Springfield Hy-Vee produced a $200,000 winning ticket in Monday's drawing.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors

After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local

Here are holiday events around the Springfield area

A Christmas scene in Springfield.

Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!

2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

The most popular grocery items for Christmas in Illinois, according to Instacart

Instacart reports on Christmas trends and eggnog popularity in Illinois and across the country.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

New Year’s Eve celebration ideas for families

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.

Local News from Capitol City Now

6 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes announce 2026 schedule

The schedule includes a two-city, day-night doubleheader with Decatur's new team.

7 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead

Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautions school officials Wednesday not to expect major funding increases in the upcoming budget year. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

State board preparing budget request amid growing demands, flat revenue forecast.

7 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local

Jobs, unemployment both up in Springfield area in September

State: Springfield has had job increases for 23 consecutive months, as of September.

8 hours ago in Business, Local

Buzz Bomb bottoms out

Pandemic, Adams St fire combine to reduce foot traffic.

9 hours ago in Crime, Local

Chatham man arrested for stealing $20K worth of collectibles

Tyler Hulcher

Authorities are still looking for a second suspect.

14 hours ago in Education, Local

Report cards may look different as District 186 shifts from traditional grading scale

Every elementary school in District 186 follows standards-based grading. The district said the system aims to give a better depiction of how students are performing academically.

Entertainment News

4 hours ago in Entertainment

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.

6 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes announce 2026 schedule

The schedule includes a two-city, day-night doubleheader with Decatur's new team.

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy

Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica

The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

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