Music
1 day ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.
1 day ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Music, National
Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership
Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend
Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend
2 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.
5 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.
5 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Symphony at Motorheads?
Things to do include the usual and the unusual.
Lifestyle
6 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair
Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend
Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend
2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Springfield, Illinois mid-year housing market review
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on the housing marking in 2026 in Springfield, IL.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.
2 days ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Dana-Thomas House has volunteer opportunities
An open house is Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
Entertainment News
6 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair
Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.
16 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Horace Mann: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
The provider of auto and homeowners' insurance for teachers and other educators posted revenue of $443.5 million in the period.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
The Mother Road at this year’s Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.
1 day ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, Music, National
Saga Communications, University of Florida, announce ‘landmark’ partnership
Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo
On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.
Local News from Capitol City Now
2 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Springfield Police officer arrested for DUI in Chatham stripped of rank, suspended
Police also launch new portion of transparency portal.
6 hours ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair
Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.
10 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
City Council approves Turner appointment to Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission
Turner is a former employee of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
11 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, Local
Wyndham up for sale
Also: Aunt Lou's Soul Food moves west.
11 hours ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, National
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to keynote Governor’s Day brunch
IL Democratic County Charis' Association attracts yet another big-name speaker.
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Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’
Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.