Music
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala
MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind
Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.
1 week ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music
‘STOMP’ coming to UIS PAC to kick off 2027
"STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments."
2 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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."
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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.
4 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.
Lifestyle
6 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Septembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Septembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
1 day ago in Automotive Repair Expert, Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
See how Illinois ranks for the most auto repair shops
Way.com reports on auto repair shops per capita in Illinois and across the country.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Charlette — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Charlette "is as sweet as can be."
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.
5 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances of the last decade
Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances from 2016 to 2025
Features
2 weeks 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
6 hours ago in Crime, Entertainment, IL State News, National
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit “All My Life,” of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Jerry Seinfeld to perform at UIS PAC in December
Tickets go on sale Sept. 18.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
MusiCares to honor U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year at a star-studded Grammy-weekend gala
MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a February gala kicking off Grammy Awards weekend. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will be celebrated at a Feb. 5 dinner and tribute concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show
The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast this month and they've got a very West Coast host — Snoop Dogg.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind
Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.
Local News from Capitol City Now
6 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Septembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Septembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
15 hours ago in Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local, National
Honoring 9/11 by cleaning up Camp Butler
This is one of many volunteer opportunities at the cemetery.
15 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Mental health is health
September is Suicide Prevention Month.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.
1 day ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds
The Associated Press' analysis focused on arrests made during protests last summer and fall in LA, Chicago, Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. — cities with significant protests where President Donald Trump sought to or successfully deployed the National Guard.
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3 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.