Two aircraft collide and crash during WWII airshow in Dallas

Catherine McQueen/Getty Images/STOCK (DALLAS) — A collision occurred at a World War II airshow in Dallas on Saturday, authorities said. The crash occurred at the event Wings Over Dallas at the Dallas Executive Airport, which was holding flying

Media freedom safe in Ukraine despite the war, officials say

Jill Ferry Photography/Getty Images/STOCK (KYIV, Ukraine) — Freedom of speech in Ukraine has not faded away and has survived the ongoing Russian aggression against the country, Ukrainian officials said. “We live in times when the main news is

What Brittney Griner faces in Russian prison camps

Mike Mattina/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Brittney Griner, the WNBA star held hostage by Russia, has been transferred to a prison camp somewhere in the country, according to her lawyers. It is still unknown which camp Griner has

Mark Kelly projected to win Senate race in Arizona

Jon Cherry/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Sen. Mark Kelly is projected to win reelection, ABC News reports, securing a full six-year term to the Senate after pitching himself as an independent-minded candidate with bipartisan success. Kelly cast his

Report: McConchie Could Be Ousted As Senate GOP Leader

The Illinois House may not be the only chamber in line for a leadership shakeup after Tuesday’s election.   The Illinoize political newsletter reports Senate Republican leader Dan McConchie may also be out of his leadership role.

447 Area Code Active, But Actual Use Unknown

More than 18 months after it officially went into service, it’s unclear how many phone numbers have actually been assigned in the new 447 area code in Central Illinois.   The Illinois Commerce Commission approved 447 as

Supporters Believe Workers Rights Amendment Will Pass

Supporters of the Workers’ Rights Amendment say they are confident the measure has the votes to pass.   The proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution would prohibit “right-to-work” laws that limit the ability of unions to organize

Crews Scrambling To Keep Up With Leaf Pickup

The recent combination of high winds and colder temperatures has resulted in lots of leaves falling from trees in the past week… leaving Springfield crews scrambling to keep up with hauling away that yard waste.   The