Music
6 days 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."
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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!
3 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.
3 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.
Lifestyle
48 minutes ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Chicago-style hot dogs are grilled over an open flame. The steamed buns almost always have poppy seeds. No ketchup is allowed.
23 hours ago in Agriculture, Education, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Bloom where you’re planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois
"It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together."
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Local Veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions during holiday heat wave
Pet owners may underestimate how quickly animals can overheat, particularly during periods of high heat and humidity, Peterson said.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme
"Miles of Smiles" celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
2 days ago in Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Law banning interchange fees also pushed back to at least next year.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July in Illinois
Instacart compiled July 4th shopping trends in Illinois
Entertainment News
4 hours ago in Entertainment
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.
20 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Local
July 4th celebration at the ALPLM
Joe Crain, representing the ALPLM stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss anything and everything that they are doing this Saturday!
1 day ago in Entertainment
Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS
Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme
"Miles of Smiles" celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
Local News from Capitol City Now
17 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National
Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled
House speaker’s demand of fellow Democrat comes after months of silence over sexual harassment allegations.
25 minutes ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates
The project conjured statewide questions about the role of neighboring communities in data center decisions.
48 minutes ago in Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Chicago-style hot dogs are grilled over an open flame. The steamed buns almost always have poppy seeds. No ketchup is allowed.
5 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Pritzker: FEMA is limited in how much it can help IL
Governor says cuts have changed agency's focus.
6 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
How outdoor workers have dealt with the recent high temperatures
"If you feel like you're doing too much, then get in the truck with the air on, get some water, take breaks," Patterson said.
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3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.