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‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year
Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Pet of the Week
‘I Beg Your Parton’ fundraiser honors late country singer, and dogs
Saluting Dolly while helping get adoptable pets taken care of and in to new homes.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
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International Route 66 Mother Road Festival — Get the details here!
The biggest festival yet celebrating the 100th anniversary!
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.
1 week 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.
2 weeks 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.
Lifestyle
40 minutes ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Britney — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
A "ginger and white beauty."
54 minutes ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music
‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year
Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.
2 hours ago in Business, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
UPDATE: Be a kid again: Owner of White Oaks Mall says ‘Toys R Us’ to open there in time for Christmas
Opening date unknown, expected to be in the next few weeks.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — October is in the heart of “Spooky Season.” And while there are all kinds…
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Fun things happening in November in the Capitol area
More trick-or-treating!
8 hours ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
9 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
The rumors of the demise of Scheel’s Sports Park are greatly exaggerated, says tourism chief
Visits are ramping up, and will continue to do so, Dahl said.
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Pet of the Week
‘I Beg Your Parton’ fundraiser honors late country singer, and dogs
Saluting Dolly while helping get adoptable pets taken care of and in to new homes.
Features
3 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
54 minutes ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music
‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year
Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — October is in the heart of “Spooky Season.” And while there are all kinds…
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Fun things happening in November in the Capitol area
More trick-or-treating!
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
9 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
The rumors of the demise of Scheel’s Sports Park are greatly exaggerated, says tourism chief
Visits are ramping up, and will continue to do so, Dahl said.
Local News from Capitol City Now
40 minutes ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Britney — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
A "ginger and white beauty."
54 minutes ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music
‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year
Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.
2 hours ago in Business, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
UPDATE: Be a kid again: Owner of White Oaks Mall says ‘Toys R Us’ to open there in time for Christmas
Opening date unknown, expected to be in the next few weeks.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — October is in the heart of “Spooky Season.” And while there are all kinds…
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Fun things happening in November in the Capitol area
More trick-or-treating!
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Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
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