Music
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women
Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.
4 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
Jacobs went on to record more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities.
6 days 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.
2 weeks 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...
2 weeks 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...
2 weeks 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...
2 weeks 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.
Lifestyle
3 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Taking a walk is just as good for your mind
The program is the first regional walking challenge organized by Memorial Health.
2 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Most popular girl names in the 90s in Illinois
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Local TNR programs provide humane solution to stray cat overpopulation
TNR, or trap-neuter-return, allows a cat to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, given an ear tip, and returned to where they were originally trapped.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Stewart — APL Dog of the Week
"An active guy with lots of energy!"
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Rain — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
"Fabulously friendly" and would like to be adopted with any of her siblings!
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Birdie — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Birdie is a lab mix and loves to play outside!
3 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats
A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
Entertainment News
2 days ago in Entertainment
Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall
The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women
Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest
Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be.
Local News from Capitol City Now
3 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local
Taking a walk is just as good for your mind
The program is the first regional walking challenge organized by Memorial Health.
3 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Kincaid residents concerned about lead levels in water
"It's not every house, and it's just a lot of old galvanized lines, old lines," Pezze said. "And the requirement from EPA was don't just send a letter to them people send it to everyone."
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local, Sports
Illinois star Wagler declares for NBA draft following historic freshman season
In the post, Wagler said Champaign will always hold a "special place" in his heart.
4 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Illinois State Police graduates eight new troopers from Cadet Class 153
Eight new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 153, a lateral entry program for experienced officers, and will begin patrol duties across the state Sunday.
4 hours ago in Business, Education, IL State News, Local, Sports
Student-led sports business conference brings industry leaders to campus
University of Illinois event highlights careers in athletics, media and analytics through panels and networking.
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A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters
The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.