Music
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’
The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.
4 days ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
Matchbox Twenty mishap at Illinois State Fair
Swinging microphone stand hits a band member in the head.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
‘The Lion King, Jr.’ a big deal for The Muni, director
It's the first fifth show of the season for The Muni, and more.
5 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade winners announced
Awards were handed out in a number of categories.
5 days ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
The year of the Cozy Dog at the Illinois State Fair
"We are going to try and break the record for the most Cozy Dogs eaten simultaneously," said Rebecca Clark, State Fair Manager.
1 week 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.
Lifestyle
1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Sports
Best Chicago Bears fantasy performances last season
Stacker compiled a list of the best Chicago Bears fantasy performances in 2025
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Education, Farm, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local
You can milk a cow at the Illinois State Fair
It's not hard, but milking by hand can take a while under normal circumstances.
4 days ago in IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
Matchbox Twenty mishap at Illinois State Fair
Swinging microphone stand hits a band member in the head.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
‘The Lion King, Jr.’ a big deal for The Muni, director
It's the first fifth show of the season for The Muni, and more.
5 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade winners announced
Awards were handed out in a number of categories.
5 days ago in Business, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Japan comes to Springfield this summer
Japanese visit is just one of 10-15 "familiarization tours" a year.
Entertainment News
53 minutes ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local
Bruce Baag, former WTAX morning host and news reporter, dies at 88
Bruce Baag spent at least 15 years with WTAX before taking the helm at the Illinois Information Service.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’
The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.
Local News from Capitol City Now
53 minutes ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local
Bruce Baag, former WTAX morning host and news reporter, dies at 88
Bruce Baag spent at least 15 years with WTAX before taking the helm at the Illinois Information Service.
2 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
Toll hike part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago. .
2 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Parkland College partners with UIS on new transfer program
"It's for students who are interested in transferring after attending Parkland," said Parkland's Dean of Enrollment, Kristin Smigielski.
Springfield teen arrested after hit-and-run, lying to police
Simmons pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing, and asked for a trial by jury.
3 hours ago in Crime, Education, Local
Ball-Chatham School District addresses 2 safety incidents at Glenwood schools
"We are grateful to the students who spoke up today," wrote Lamon.
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Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
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