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3 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC

LINCOLN, CA - September 18th: KC and The Sunshine Band performs at Thunder Valley Casino and Resort in Lincoln, California on September 18th, 2011

Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Music

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’

Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Springfield plans to transform downtown ‘Y Block’ into public park

It has been home to the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since 2019.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, Music

‘Alice in Wonderland’…in England…in World War II

'Alice by Heart' is being performed by Active and Creative Teen Theatre (ACTT).

Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports

MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...

4 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Music

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

4 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

4 days ago in Lifestyle, National, Trending

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight

Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports

World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...

National

24 minutes ago in Crime, IL State News, National, Weekend Rundown

Prosecutors decline to charge Illinois State Police trooper in fatal shooting of mother of 3

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Screenshot taken from body camera video of an Illinois State Police trooper who captured the fatal shooting Rachel Tarrence by another trooper on Jan. 4, 2026, in the drive-thru window of an East St. Louis liquor store. (Photo from ISP website)

The ruling comes after a 6-month investigation into whether the use of force was lawful.

31 minutes ago in IL State News, Local, National

‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide

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Not long after sunset, visitors will find thousands of stars popping out of the heavens in the Galaxy Loop of the Dark Forest Trail in the Middle Park Forest Preserve. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Julia Levy)

The legislature in recent years has taken steps to limit light pollution.

1 hour ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bedard says Carlsson’s offer sheet had no effect on his thinking for Blackhawks contract

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“I’ve said (it) so much and it’s not anything fake. Chicago’s really, you know, the only place I want to play,” Bedard said.

1 hour ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel helped off field with left ankle injury and IL stint is likely

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Teel has played just 19 games this season because of hamstring and knee injuries.

1 hour ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs activate Taillon and place Maton back on the IL with right knee tendinitis

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Taillon pitched 4 1/3 innings of four-run ball in an 8-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers in 10 innings during the opener of a three-game series.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National

KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC

Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.

Sports

1 hour ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Bedard says Carlsson’s offer sheet had no effect on his thinking for Blackhawks contract

Fresh

“I’ve said (it) so much and it’s not anything fake. Chicago’s really, you know, the only place I want to play,” Bedard said.

1 hour ago in IL State News, National, Sports

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel helped off field with left ankle injury and IL stint is likely

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Teel has played just 19 games this season because of hamstring and knee injuries.

1 hour ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Cubs activate Taillon and place Maton back on the IL with right knee tendinitis

Fresh

Taillon pitched 4 1/3 innings of four-run ball in an 8-6 loss to the Detroit Tigers in 10 innings during the opener of a three-game series.

1 day ago in Sports

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations

FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.

1 day ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Sky working through some issues as WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago

The spotlight that goes along with hosting one of the WNBA's marquee events is shining on a sputtering Chicago Sky franchise in the middle of another challenging season.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid

Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.

Entertainment

1 day ago in Entertainment

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

4 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

5 days ago in Entertainment, World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...