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16 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

16 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Crime, Education, Entertainment, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Marketing and Advertising Expert, National

Watch our app! The NEW CapitolCityNow app is available for download!

Our CapitolCityNow app is newly updated and available in the app store!

A new app, easier to see and use!

18 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Exterior view of a modern office building with a prominent 'COMCAST' sign and NBC peacock logo on the facade

Comcast is the primary cable television provider in Springfield, IL.

3 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene

Vault 66 Pinball

"I'm not much of a toe-dipping guy," Nickell said. "If I like something, I tend to just jump right in."

4 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"