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7 hours 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

Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks Thursday, August 6, at the Illinois State Fair Press Preview Day.

The Illinois State Fair is August 13 through August 23.

10 hours 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

14 hours 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.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend

Hayes Johnson sits on his mother's lap in this photo.

Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend

1 day 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

2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue

The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.

2 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.

4 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande attends the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Virtuosos Award ceremony at The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California on February 09, 2025.

Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.

4 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

1 day 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

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Dana-Thomas House has volunteer opportunities

An open house is Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.

2 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 days ago in Automotive Repair Expert, Lifestyle, Local

Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care

Car mechanic holding checking gear oil to maintenance vehicle by customer claim order in auto repair shop garage. Engine repair service. People occupation and business job. Automobile technician

Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.

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7 hours 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.

10 hours 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

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

1 day 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

1 day 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.

Local News from Capitol City Now

6 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Back yard of Auburn home dug up in case of woman missing since 1987

Crews dig up the back yard of an undisclosed home in Auburn in the investigation of Brenda Bottoms, reported missing in 1987.

It's the latest move in the re-investigation of the case.

7 hours 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.

9 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Ammons commission gets started

The first main order of business is to check with the U.S. attorney.

10 hours 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

14 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local

Teachers prepare new school building after tornado damages Meridian Elementary

Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound suffered damage in Wednesday's severe weather.

Major painted a mural in a new space in the school that said: "Good Things Happen Here." It stands as a reminder that even though students will be in the school for one year, that year will be important.