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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US
Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl
Get your heart pumpin'. She'll make you "Sweat." Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing '90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
2 weeks ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale
Activists, including Harrison’s sister, Louise Harrison Caldwell, who had moved away in the late 1960s, stepped in to save it.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…
2 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
WYMG gets national award for ‘Christmas Wish’
WYMG is one of ten radio stations, television stations, or ownership groups being honored in 2026.
3 weeks ago in Music, Lifestyle
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
Lifestyle
21 hours ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?
4 days ago in Lifestyle
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.
3 weeks ago in Music, Lifestyle
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
3 weeks 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.
National
14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during ‘targeted enforcement’
"ICE remains committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety through targeted enforcement actions."
14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Women’s Professional Baseball League announces inaugural season schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium
Season begins August 1.
15 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Feds say they’ll drop conspiracy charge against remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters
Prosecutors’ sudden change blocks defense from seeing grand jury transcripts.
15 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting prompts quick action in some states
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said Wednesday the amendment won't pass this session, to allow time for legal experts to review the court ruling.
15 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
What to know about The Onion’s new effort to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
The Onion is based in Chicago.
15 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
Sportsbooks and prediction markets offer a lot of similar options. But the format is different.
Sports
14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Women’s Professional Baseball League announces inaugural season schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium
Season begins August 1.
15 hours ago in IL State News, Local, Sports
White Sox place Everson Pereira on IL and recall Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A
The 25-year-old Pereira left Tuesday night’s game against the Angels with right shoulder soreness after taking an awkward swing during an at-bat in the fourth inning when he struck out swinging.
15 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
Sportsbooks and prediction markets offer a lot of similar options. But the format is different.
21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.
2 days ago in Sports
Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
White Sox activate outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list
Venable said he plans to ease Hays back into the lineup “to make sure he’s in a good spot.”
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Josh O’Connor usually hates watching his movies for the first time. ‘Disclosure Day’ was different
Josh O'Connor heard a quote once that said that Steven Spielberg was like "the director of every child's imagination." The British actor may not have grown up in a moviegoing family, but he was still very aware the Spielberg thing as a '90s kid. It's just in our psyche, O'Connor told The Associated Press in a recent interview.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Rachel Zegler to take her ‘Evita’ to Broadway in spring 2027
Fresh off her triumphant turn in London as Eva Perón, Rachel Zegler is taking her Argentine first lady to Broadway.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.
Local News from Capitol City Now
14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during ‘targeted enforcement’
"ICE remains committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety through targeted enforcement actions."
14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Women’s Professional Baseball League announces inaugural season schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium
Season begins August 1.
14 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Accountability Commission refers federal agents for investigation, possible prosecution for conduct last fall
The commission spent months studying immigration agents’ conduct during Operation Midway Blitz.
15 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Illinois lawmakers punt remap amendment after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling
House-approved amendment sought to rewrite redistricting guidelines.
15 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Feds say they’ll drop conspiracy charge against remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters
Prosecutors’ sudden change blocks defense from seeing grand jury transcripts.
15 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
IBM will bring innovation hub, 750 new jobs to Chicago’s quantum park
State tax incentives back latest addition to quantum park on city’s South Side.
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21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.






