Music
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.
6 days ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Local, Music, National
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.
7 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar
The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
It’s time to get ‘All Shook Up’
It's time to get "All Shook Up" Out at The Muni this weekend! Stars of the show, Actor Madi Sweeney and Dancer Bri'ara McKinney stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming performance!
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday
Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday with rides, livestock shows, and family entertainment.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Tom Irwin’s latest song is about the Mother Road
"Route 66 Runs Right through It All."
Lifestyle
20 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Ride Route 66 for a good cause this weekend
A motorcycle and Jeep ride along Route 66 helps the United Way of Central Illinois.
23 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, National
Chinese supercomputer displaces US machines as world’s fastest for first time since 2017
El Capitan, at the U.S. government’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, now ranks second, ahead of two other U.S. supercomputers at national laboratories in Tennessee and Illinois.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Route 66 Road Trip Caravan brings high-steaks challenge to Springfield
Three men in Springfield were challenged to eat 4.5 pounds of steak, shrimp, a baked potato, salad and a roll — all in one hour.
2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Illinois junk fees ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk
Sponsors said junk fees cost an average family of four $3,200 annually.
2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
How long does it take to buy a house in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how long it takes to buy a house in 2026 in Springfield, IL.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices
World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women
Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Ride Route 66 for a good cause this weekend
A motorcycle and Jeep ride along Route 66 helps the United Way of Central Illinois.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Route 66 Road Trip Caravan brings high-steaks challenge to Springfield
Three men in Springfield were challenged to eat 4.5 pounds of steak, shrimp, a baked potato, salad and a roll — all in one hour.
Local News from Capitol City Now
5 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Illinois surpasses 2024 tornado record amid severe weather surges
The record is now 149 tornadoes, with the previous record being 142 in 2024.
6 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
NAACP reacts to sentence for one person in Earl Moore, Jr. death
After pleading guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter, Peter Cadigan was given two years of probation along with community service.
6 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker signs bill protecting medical records for abortion patients in Illinois
The new law will shield people from out-of-state retaliation.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Ride Route 66 for a good cause this weekend
A motorcycle and Jeep ride along Route 66 helps the United Way of Central Illinois.
23 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Keaton Wagler goes #5 to the LA Clippers in 2026 NBA draft
Wagler becomes the second-highest draft pick ever at Illinois, and the highest since Deron Williams went No. 3 overall in 2005.
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20 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.