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3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’

Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

5 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).

5 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Music, National, Sports

NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration

Carson Hocevar (77) drives to the track during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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.

5 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!

6 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National, Sports

Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads’ during fog delay at Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga stands amidst smoke after fireworks before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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

Singer performing on a colorful neon-lit stage in a sparkling blue sequined dress, holding a glittery microphone.

Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."

Lifestyle

4 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895

Overcast sky with layered, pale clouds and several small birds flying in the distance.

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

1 day ago in Health & Wellness, History, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Springfield celebrates 60 years of YMCA youth soccer

"It really started as a vision — a place for kids to come and learn about the game, hopefully fall in love with the game, learn about being a good teammate and how to win graciously and lose graciously," Sowle said.

2 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Are homes selling in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Two real estate agents in gray suits stand outside a modern house with a 'For Sale' sign, discussing the property.

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how many homes are selling in Springfield, IL.

2 days ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.

2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

Two food-related chains plan second Springfield locations, and one new eatery is also planned

First Watch, Seven Brew, Chick-fil-A.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’

Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.

3 days 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.

3 days 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!

Entertainment News

2 days ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’

Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music