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5 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend

Hayes Johnson sits on his mother's lap in this photo.

Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

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The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande attends the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Virtuosos Award ceremony at The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California on February 09, 2025.

Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.

3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Symphony at Motorheads?

Things to do include the usual and the unusual.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

6 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Pinball has arrived downtown

Vault 66 joins Dumb Records as pinball parlors.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend

Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend

5 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Springfield, Illinois mid-year housing market review

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the housing marking in 2026 in Springfield, IL.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.

7 hours ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Dana-Thomas House has volunteer opportunities

An open house is Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.

11 hours ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

2 days ago in Automotive Repair Expert, Lifestyle, Local

Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care

Car mechanic holding checking gear oil to maintenance vehicle by customer claim order in auto repair shop garage. Engine repair service. People occupation and business job. Automobile technician

Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.

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5 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend

Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.