Music
4 days 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.
1 week 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."
1 week 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.
1 week 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
17 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches
Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend
The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
New report: Potential lead and metal contamination at Taylorville’s Manner Park
Report: Contamination at ball field and dining hall, but other parts of the park are safe.
2 days ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Springfield’s ALPLM receives letter written by Lincoln’s wife regarding Tad and geography
The letter is dated April 17, 1868, three years after Abe Lincoln's death.
2 days ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
WPBL leaves athletic training up to UIS program
"I've seen phenomenal baseball," Weuve said.
3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
New law gives police tools to enforce e-bike, scooter safety
While Senate Bill 3484 is extensive, here are some key changes to note.
4 days 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...."
5 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.
Features
4 days 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
15 hours ago in Entertainment
Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast
The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Springfield Mile returns to Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend
The Springfield Mile crowns winners as part of a larger series.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.
Local News from Capitol City Now
6 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of phone spoofing scam
Scammers spoof official telephone numbers to deceive and defraud individuals.
7 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
WPBL players visit children’s hospital
Employees and kids were excited about the visit.
13 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
SIUE lecturer charged $100K in personal items to university credit card, feds say
Court documents allege biology instructor used the card to pay for rent, pot, high-end kitchen knives.
13 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois hospitals to lose billions through Medicaid policy change, study finds
New caps on ‘state directed payments’ threaten safety-net, critical access hospitals.
17 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Illini football fans excited as season opener approaches
Other students say they love attending the football games, but the excitement goes well beyond just the game itself.
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Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.