Music
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure
Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Blues ‘enthusiast’ Morgan Freeman’s album covers 100 years of the genre
It happened out of necessity. Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 25 years ago when some out-of-towners asked where they could hear blues music. Musicians were abundant; venues were not.
4 days ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Illinois State Fair: Making the fair affordable again
There are many free or low-cost opportunities for fun, including just the cost of admission.
1 week 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 week 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
1 week 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.
Lifestyle
21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
1 day ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Restoration work continues at former Ursuline Academy/Benedictine University campus in Springfield
Libri said the long-term vision for the school building includes an artisans' space with studios for painters, sculptors and other artists, a coffee shop and two additional museum-type spaces.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
UPDATE: $1 billion Powerball jackpot won with ticket bought in Illinois
Wednesday night's $1 billion Powerball ticket was sold at a HyVee Fast & Fresh in Quincy.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Education, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Video
VIDEO: Watch a preview of the Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Illinois Realtors to partner with local officials to address home construction barriers
Illinois Association of Realtors, launched a partnership with local officials across the state!
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Local
City approves work to connect Lake Springfield homes to sewer system
But, at least one alderman isn't happy with a lack of minority representation on the work.
Entertainment News
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala
Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.
24 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
The Illinois State Fair is on!
Pritzker administration boasts improved fairgrounds.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
UPDATE: $1 billion Powerball jackpot won with ticket bought in Illinois
Wednesday night's $1 billion Powerball ticket was sold at a HyVee Fast & Fresh in Quincy.
2 days ago in Agriculture, Education, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Video
VIDEO: Watch a preview of the Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23.
Local News from Capitol City Now
6 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
DCFS: ‘Significant miscommunication’ within the agency led to missed court dates
Governor says he’s been assured agency leaders will attend next court date as Capitol News Illinois seeks public records.
6 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both
McCaskey acknowledged the “anxiety” of a move to northwest Indiana for the team's fans.
6 hours ago in History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Classic cars lead off State Fair parade
A Chatham man owns 17 classic cars.
20 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Man accused of harassing City Council candidate resigned from Sangamon County Democratic Party -Party chair
Diana Carlile -- who just took over the party in April -- said the man who was identified as a precinct committeeperson resigned the post before she could ask for his resignation.
21 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Springfield Bishop Paprocki joins federal lawsuit opposing medically-assisted suicide
The group says the new law abandons what the lawsuit calls "nearly two millennia of medical practice."
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21 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.