Lifestyle
4 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Naomi Campbell’s 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned
Supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. A three-judge tribunal found...
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV
Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found...
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
Entertainment
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Olympics, Trending
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset
The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show
Two months past his 90th birthday, Buddy Guy is still up for a little bragging, a lot of cursing and a long night of partying.
4 days ago in Entertainment, National
Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods
Tennessee officials have yet to explain what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she was given two doses...
4 days ago in Entertainment, World
Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case
A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection to the human voice in a landmark case in which a popular Japanese anime voice actor demanded that TikTok close...
Local News from Capitol City Now
1 hour ago in Business, IL State News, Local
McCrady talks industrial development
Ryan McCrady, CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch
2 hours ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Feral Funders’ Wigs and Muumuus fundraising event
the Feral Funders have a different costume in mind for you.
2 hours ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Zoolie Ghoulie 2026
A day of trick-or-treating fun at the Henson-Robinson Zoo!
3 hours ago in Fall Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Pumpkins at the Carillon 2026
Go out of your gourd with pumpkin fun!
3 hours ago in Fall Guide, Local
Trick-or-Treat times and haunted houses in the Springfield area? Check here!
Get candy, and get spooked, but check here first!
4 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local
IL House Minority Leader introduces fair rental enforcement plan
Rep. Tony McCombie hopes to help landlords impacted by recent Illinois rental housing laws.
Rewind Spotlight
Pumpkins at the Carillon 2026
Carve For the Carillon– October 10th-11th 11am-4pm each day. We’re looking for volunteers to carve! We provide the pumpkins (pre…
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…
Fall Guide 2026
Welcome to your complete Guide to Fall in Springfield and surrounding areas! Think of this page as your hub for…
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…
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
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Olympics, Trending
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack
Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...