Music
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’
Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.
6 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Springfield plans to transform downtown ‘Y Block’ into public park
It has been home to the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since 2019.
1 week ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, Music
‘Alice in Wonderland’…in England…in World War II
'Alice by Heart' is being performed by Active and Creative Teen Theatre (ACTT).
1 week ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Music, National, Sports
NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration
Zilisch joined fellow drivers Carson Hocevar and Jesse Love for a music video as part of a collaboration between NASCAR and the Stones ahead of the band's 25th studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” which comes out on Friday.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
UIS PAC reopening following renovations, ticket sales for new season beginning
Newly refurbished auditorium, new plumbing, new seats, new aisles!
Lifestyle
10 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Springfield city council advances Y Block plan
Ald. Williams dislikes giveaway to state.
10 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
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10 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
The Kidzeum of Health and Science turns 8 this Saturday
It's been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it's been a staple of downtown family fun!
1 day ago in Lifestyle
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Sports
The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes’ Chief Storyteller is stepping down
Chief Storyteller Jamie Toole and his wife Melissa Gaynor-Toole will be stepping away from their respective roles. Toole stopped by The WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the topic at hand.
Downtown Springfield, Inc. wants to improve art downtown
Included are pop-up art displays and dowtown murals.
3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
Entertainment News
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
10 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Springfield city council advances Y Block plan
Ald. Williams dislikes giveaway to state.
10 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Vote for the Illinois State Fair
Help make the fair tops in the nation!
10 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
The Kidzeum of Health and Science turns 8 this Saturday
It's been 8 years since the Kidzeum of Health and Science opened up, and ever since then it's been a staple of downtown family fun!
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4 hours ago in Agriculture, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Health officials have not yet definitively identified what is causing the infections.
5 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
2 teens charged in fatal shootings of 5 Illinois family members
A 16-year-old boy will be prosecuted as an adult, while the case against a 15-year-old girl will start in juvenile court.
10 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Springfield city council advances Y Block plan
Ald. Williams dislikes giveaway to state.
10 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Vote for the Illinois State Fair
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Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
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