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24 hours 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
3 days 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).
3 days 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.
3 days 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!
4 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National, Sports
Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads’ during fog delay at Wrigley Field
The rare Saturday night game at Wrigley started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.
2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Sports
Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs
Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."
Lifestyle
3 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local
Are homes selling in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how many homes are selling in Springfield, IL.
3 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk
Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.
5 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
Two food-related chains plan second Springfield locations, and one new eatery is also planned
First Watch, Seven Brew, Chick-fil-A.
24 hours 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.
1 day 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 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Local professional wrestlers look to raise money for St. Jude this weekend
One event brings together the high-flying action of pro wrestling and fundraising for St. Jude Childhood Cancer research hospitals!
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.
2 days ago in Business, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Memories of the Mother Road at Ace Sign Co. Rt. 66 Museum
The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment
New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center
It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen
Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.
24 hours 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
Local News from Capitol City Now
Nokomis Police Department at risk after chief resigns
Officials are still tight-lipped about the resignation.
22 minutes ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Lawsuit filed over approval of CyrusOne data center project near Springfield
Suit: Among other things, the project was approved improperly.
3 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local
Are homes selling in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how many homes are selling in Springfield, IL.
3 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk
Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.
5 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
Two food-related chains plan second Springfield locations, and one new eatery is also planned
First Watch, Seven Brew, Chick-fil-A.
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World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.