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21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.

4 days ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Local, Music, National

‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony

Former President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.

5 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

Friends raising beer mugs in a toast at a bar or restaurant, foam on top and warm lighting in the background.

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

It’s time to get ‘All Shook Up’

It's time to get "All Shook Up" Out at The Muni this weekend! Stars of the show, Actor Madi Sweeney and Dancer Bri'ara McKinney stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming performance!

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

2 weeks ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday

Sangamon County Fair returns Wednesday with rides, livestock shows, and family entertainment.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Tom Irwin’s latest song is about the Mother Road

Older man with glasses and a white beard stands inside a rustic eatery, hand on chest, with a weathered red sign behind him and outdoor picnic tables visible outside.

"Route 66 Runs Right through It All."

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

Lifestyle

21 hours ago in Lifestyle

$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices

World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Baseball field with infield dirt, green grass, and empty stands under a clear blue sky, viewed from the dugout area behind a chain-link fence.

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women's Pro Baseball League.

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

Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

Some of the artifacts tied to the history of the circus in Petersburg that will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it's also tied to circus history.

1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, National, Sports

Best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

Front view of the United Center exterior with tall colorful banners along the facade, a spacious parking lot, and green trees against a blue sky.

Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

2 days ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Memorial therapist says simple steps help people stay active

Garrisson said setting realistic goals is key for people trying to become more active

4 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

4 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season

Halved peach with bright orange flesh and red pit on a metal platter, surrounded by whole peaches in a still life setting.

Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.

5 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.

Entertainment News

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music