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Prosecutors: Man charged with killing 8-year-old DeSoto boy tried to hire inmate to kill boy’s mother
Prosecutors: Man charged with killing 8-year-old DeSoto boy tried to hire inmate to kill boy’s mother - Capitol City Now
A DCFS caseworker spoke with the boy’s mother just hours before authorities say she and her son were brutally beaten with a softball bat on May 13.
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October 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Prosecutors: Man charged with killing 8-year-old DeSoto boy tried to hire inmate to kill boy’s mother
Stevenson Drive paving project to slow Springfield traffic
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October 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Stevenson Drive paving project to slow Springfield traffic
Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois
Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois - Capitol City Now
The win also snapped Purdue's 19-game Big Ten losing streak.
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October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois
Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois
Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois - Capitol City Now
DJ Williams threw for 288 yards and was intercepted once, and Kyle Thomas caught eight passes for 155 yards for the Salukis (3-3, 1-1).
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October 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois
Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State
Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State - Capitol City Now
Roy totaled 141 yards on 16-for-32 passing with two interceptions for Illinois State.
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October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State
White Sox stick with bullpen plan: Anthony Kay to open AL Division Series Game 2 vs. Guardians
White Sox stick with bullpen plan: Anthony Kay to open AL Division Series Game 2 vs. Guardians - Capitol City Now
Anthony Kay will be the opener for Game 2 on Monday at Progressive Field.
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October 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
White Sox stick with bullpen plan: Anthony Kay to open AL Division Series Game 2 vs. Guardians
Police say woman fatally stabbed 7-year-old girl walking in Chicago
Police say woman fatally stabbed 7-year-old girl walking in Chicago - Capitol City Now
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the child as Edi Mari Hernandez Chacon. She died at a hospital.
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October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Police say woman fatally stabbed 7-year-old girl walking in Chicago
Keenum makes ‘ceremonial first pitch’ for the Bears before Bagent takes over at QB against the Jets
Keenum makes ‘ceremonial first pitch’ for the Bears before Bagent takes over at QB against the Jets - Capitol City Now
Keenum got the start at quarterback for Sunday's 23-12 victory over the New York Jets. But he was replaced by Bagent after one play.
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October 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Keenum makes ‘ceremonial first pitch’ for the Bears before Bagent takes over at QB against the Jets
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84
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October 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84
Trump administration’s proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students
Trump administration’s proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students - Capitol City Now
“With these supports in place, I feel like he has grown tremendously,” said Xavier's mom, Joanna Isitt, a Head Start teacher herself.
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October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Trump administration’s proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students
Highly contagious virus in cats identified at local shelter
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October 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Highly contagious virus in cats identified at local shelter
Horoscope Today, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Horoscope Today, October 5, 2026
Potentially fatal virus spreading through cats at Sangamon County Animal Control
Potentially fatal virus spreading through cats at Sangamon County Animal Control - Capitol City Now
Panleukopenia can be fatal and attack white blood cells in cats.
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October 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Potentially fatal virus spreading through cats at Sangamon County Animal Control
Former WICS-TV personality Beni Harmony joins President Trump's team
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October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Former WICS-TV personality Beni Harmony joins President Trump's team
Beni Harmony goes to The White House
Beni Harmony goes to The White House - Capitol City Now
Beni Harmony has taken a job with the Trump Administration.
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October 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Beni Harmony goes to The White House
Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation
Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation - Capitol City Now
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) - For many lawyers, the effects of the job can include declining mental health, substance abuse, problem gambling, suicide ideation, and even declining cognitive skills. These are the...
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October 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Study: IL lawyers report mental health challenges, substance abuse, suicide ideation
Perfect Harmony: Former Springfield TV anchor joins White House
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October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Perfect Harmony: Former Springfield TV anchor joins White House
City Water, Light and Power begins energy plan amid criticism
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October 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
City Water, Light and Power begins energy plan amid criticism
Report finds new data centers could lead to new jobs, higher bills
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October 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Report finds new data centers could lead to new jobs, higher bills
Jacksonville Speakers' Corner invites public debate downtown
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October 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Jacksonville Speakers' Corner invites public debate downtown
See the top 24 midseason volleyball players around Springfield for 2026
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October 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
See the top 24 midseason volleyball players around Springfield for 2026
What we learned in Week 7 football? Rochester, SHG ready for showdown
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October 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
What we learned in Week 7 football? Rochester, SHG ready for showdown
Animal Protective League carries on with its Blessing of the Animals
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October 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Animal Protective League carries on with its Blessing of the Animals
2026 midterm election odds. Who's favored to win the House, Senate?
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October 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
2026 midterm election odds. Who's favored to win the House, Senate?