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3 hours 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.
5 hours 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.
2 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).
2 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.
2 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!
3 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."
2 weeks 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.
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5 hours 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.
6 hours 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!
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
2 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).
2 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.
2 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!
3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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3 hours 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.
5 hours 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.
6 hours 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!
20 hours ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.
Local News from Capitol City Now
8 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National
Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting
Letter is latest in a series of efforts to crack down on unfounded allegations of vote fraud.
5 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support.
5 hours 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.
6 hours 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!
18 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Video released of fatal crash involving an Illinois State Trooper
The video was provided first to Charles Henderson's family before being released for public view.
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World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
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