Music
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’
Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home
The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...
4 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel
Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday
A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.
Lifestyle
24 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local
Shanle ready to take over DSI leadership
Shanle spoke to WTAX on Friday.
Heartland Housed launches Welcome Home Basket Initiative
"We hope it's just reinforcing all of that effort and hard work that they've put in to making the big jump that they've made," said Molly McDonald, System Support Administrator at Heartland Housed
1 day ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
Illinois is one of the states being sued.
1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
.2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
5 smart ways Central Illinois consumers can save money right now
A few simple adjustments can create meaningful savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.
2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu
Some of the items already cost less than $3 in some parts of the U.S., but others don't.
4 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel
Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.
4 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Illinois using data from Zillow.
Entertainment News
3 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending
The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’
Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home
The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Sports
Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...
Local News from Capitol City Now
10 hours ago in Local, National
Durbin: Earmarks are just fine with me, since they’re helping Springfield
Durbin: If it means improvements, I'll take earmarks.
24 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local
Shanle ready to take over DSI leadership
Shanle spoke to WTAX on Friday.
1 day ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National
UIS faculty on strike, supported by lawmakers and students
Strike happened despite a 10-hour bargaining session Thursday.
Heartland Housed launches Welcome Home Basket Initiative
"We hope it's just reinforcing all of that effort and hard work that they've put in to making the big jump that they've made," said Molly McDonald, System Support Administrator at Heartland Housed
What's Hot on 'DBR
WDBR March Mildness
Sign up now and fill out your bracket after selection Sunday at WDBR.com for the WDBR March Mildness Bracket Challenge, brought to…
Win Tuesday Lunch Takeover with Papa John’s
You have a chance to win the Tuesday Lunch Takeover on 103.7 WDBR with Papa John’s Pizza! Submit your entry…
Save big on your favorite Springfield places with Springfield Real Deals!
Springfieldrealdeals.com is your chance to get half off some of your favorite Springfield places! Deals go on sale most Fridays…
Central Illinois online news site CapitolCityNow.com is here!
The ultimate local news experience for Central Illinois is here with CapitolCityNow.com! Stay informed with trusted reporters and anchors from…
Friends and Neighbors Apply Now!
We love being a part of (and supporting) Central Illinois charities and non-profits! Are you a nonprofit organization with an…
Central Illinois Community Calendar
Check out all the fun events happening in Springfield, IL! Check out our CapitolCityNow.com community calendar
Trending
1 day ago in National, Trending
US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...