Music
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
6 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music
Dolly Parton’s central Illinois connections
From Petersburg to the Illinois State Fair to the former Assembly Hall in Champaign, "I don't think there will ever be another Dolly Parton."
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music, National
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’
The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
Matchbox Twenty mishap at Illinois State Fair
Swinging microphone stand hits a band member in the head.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award.
Lifestyle
13 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Coco — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
A "very sweet girl who will be a wonderful companion...."
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Hot air balloons fill the skies over Lincoln for annual festival
Ballooning in Lincoln has drawn a following for decades.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Beadle to leave ‘Visit Springfield,’ but says there are plenty of things to do in the city in September
September runs the gamut, from the Springfield Mile to the Mother Road Festival.
4 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Blood donor’s consistency helps save lives across central Illinois
Butt’s consistency will soon land him in the National Blood Donor Hall of Fame later this year.
5 days ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction
Illinois is included in the settlement.
5 days ago in Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
A LEGO convention is coming to Springfield
"It will be the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages."
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Local
Nominations are open for this year’s Springfield “First Citizen Award,” with a change in operation
"I think this award really exemplifies what we do at the foundation. We've got the staff to pull this off. So, we're excited to take it on this year," said Tapscott.
7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
Features
12 hours ago in Features
At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.
Entertainment News
12 hours ago in Entertainment
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Hot air balloons fill the skies over Lincoln for annual festival
Ballooning in Lincoln has drawn a following for decades.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Beadle to leave ‘Visit Springfield,’ but says there are plenty of things to do in the city in September
September runs the gamut, from the Springfield Mile to the Mother Road Festival.
Local News from Capitol City Now
7 hours ago in Business, Local
Springfield Hotel and Lodging Association opposed to county sales tax for BOS Center expansion
"We were just informed of (the proposal) a week ago (Monday), and now we're sitting here wanting to have a vote?"
7 hours ago in Business, Local
Springfield Chamber keeping an eye on potential car dealer sale
Chamber CEO Mike Murphy tells the WTAX Morning Newswatch it's just not the same trying to build a relationship with a large company.
13 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Coco — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
A "very sweet girl who will be a wonderful companion...."
16 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Pritzker signs bill improving sanitation, access to menstrual products on construction sites
The new law states employers must provide a separate restroom designated for workers who menstruate or are lactating.
17 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Illinois program offers free, confidential mental health support to farm families
The program also offers up to six telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples or groups, at no cost.
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12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.