Music
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.
1 day 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.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
5 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Pinball has arrived downtown
Vault 66 joins Dumb Records as pinball parlors.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Music
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
Lifestyle
7 hours 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.
7 hours 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.
24 hours ago in Automotive Repair Expert, Lifestyle, Local
Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care
Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Chaos — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
"...a fantastic, sweetheart of a dog."
1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season
The WPBL's inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
1 day ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, National
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66
The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob's Big Boys, among others.
Entertainment News
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Grande's next concert is Monday in Chicago.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.
1 day ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66
The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob's Big Boys, among others.
Local News from Capitol City Now
37 minutes ago in Education, IL State News, Local, National
Jordan: District 186’s cell phone ban ‘stricter’ than new state ban
Jordan says the district's policy -- which does include some rules for emergencies -- is more "forward-thinking" than state law.
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Gov Pritzker questioned about Benton report
Pritzker says there's a need to outline a process for reporting complaints.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Durbin, voting against AG nomination, says Todd Blanche can’t be trusted
Senator Dick Durbin said prior to Tuesday's vote there are loopholes in that deal with holdout Republicans.
5 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
The American Academy of Pediatrics is based in Illinois.
9 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, National
McDonald’s posts strong second quarter profit, names new chief of US operations
The Chicago burger chain earned $2.36 billion, or $3.32 per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it earned $2.25 billion, or $3.14 per share.
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Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
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