Music
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’
Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home
The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...
6 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel
Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday
A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand
The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.
Lifestyle
48 minutes ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Trivia night Saturday benefits ALPLM
Proceeds benefit "Team Lincoln."
5 hours ago in Lifestyle
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
3 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local
Shanle ready to take over DSI leadership
Shanle spoke to WTAX on Friday.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local
Heartland Housed launches Welcome Home Basket Initiative
"We hope it's just reinforcing all of that effort and hard work that they've put in to making the big jump that they've made," said Molly McDonald, System Support Administrator at Heartland Housed
3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
Illinois is one of the states being sued.
3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
.4 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
5 smart ways Central Illinois consumers can save money right now
A few simple adjustments can create meaningful savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.
4 days ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu
Some of the items already cost less than $3 in some parts of the U.S., but others don't.
Entertainment News
48 minutes ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Trivia night Saturday benefits ALPLM
Proceeds benefit "Team Lincoln."
5 hours ago in Entertainment
It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.
5 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending
The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
Local News from Capitol City Now
28 minutes ago in Business, History, Local
Downtown historic buildings changing hands, or ready to
"If anybody has a great idea and wants to put their money where their mouth is, as far as getting some new projects going, there's no shortage of opportunities downtown right now."
48 minutes ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Trivia night Saturday benefits ALPLM
Proceeds benefit "Team Lincoln."
1 hour ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance
The measure takes advantage of ACA abortion coverage.
1 hour ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
7 years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court
Company with perfect application score argues for new license lottery.
1 hour ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Cubs’ Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort
The Cubs placed Horton on the 15-day injured list with a strained forearm on Sunday , two days after he felt discomfort throwing a pitch.
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5 hours ago in Trending, World
Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side
With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.