Lifestyle
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record
Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it
GoodRx reports that maintaining muscle during weight loss is crucial for health.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween
Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
When is it too late to get a flu shot?
GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
How to spot imposter scams
Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
5 ways to set your child up with good credit
Ally Financial reports five ways to build your child's credit score, emphasizing early action like adding them as authorized users on credit accounts.
Entertainment
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...
3 days ago in Entertainment
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in...
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed
The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.
Local News from Capitol City Now
2 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes
Duke received 10 first-place votes and was second in the preseason poll. Illinois received the other two and was third.
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Independent candidate for IL Governor, Collin Corbett, says the opponents are all style and no substance
Corbett: Ideas and plans are what I have, not like the other candidates.
7 hours ago in Local
Hopefuls for Springfield city offices file
Candidates in line by 8 a.m. Monday have a chance to be first on the ballot.
10 hours ago in IL State News, Local
A busy time for voter registration
"We are here to encourage people to vote, period, No matter who they are voting for."
Springfield council prepares for ShotSpotter vote
Ald. Gregory wants data to show how effective the gunfire-detection program really is.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, Obituaries
A longtime member of the WTAX family, Program Director John LaTessa dies
John LaTessa started with WTAX roughly 25 years ago.
Rewind Spotlight
Donations Needed at Central Illinois Food Bank
Can you help? Central Illinois Food Bank on E. Cook Street is in need of, well, food. YOU can be…
Fall Guide 2026
Welcome to your complete Guide to Fall in Springfield and surrounding areas! Think of this page as your hub for…
Zoolie Ghoulie 2026
Experience safe trick-or-treating in a fun, festive atmosphere at Henson Robinson Zoo. Admission is just $5, and every ticket helps…
Alex Goen Coming to Springfield, IL October 27th
Alex Goen hypnosis seminars are coming to Springfield, IL at the Hilton Garden Inn on Tuesday, October 27th. 5:30 Weight…
Central Illinois online news site CapitolCityNow.com is here!
The ultimate local news experience for Central Illinois is here with CapitolCityNow.com! Stay informed with trusted reporters and anchors from…
Save big on your favorite Springfield places with Springfield Real Deals!
Springfieldrealdeals.com is your chance to get half off some of your favorite Springfield places! Deals go on sale most Fridays…
Trending
2 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...