Lifestyle
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
1 week 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
1 week 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.
2 weeks 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?
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
3 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.
4 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.
Entertainment
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’ closed through May 17
The long-running Broadway hit "The Book of Mormon" will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs after a fire shut down the musical.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed
Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far
Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.
Local News from Capitol City Now
12 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Honor how they lived, not how they died: police memorial organizer
Two officers in Illinois were killed in the line of duty in 2025.
16 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Illinois legislators gear up for final budget talks
Final revenue report before deadline shows projections on track.
16 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Carter — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Carter is a "certified lap cat."
16 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Streak — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Streak hasn't been lucky with adoptions. Maybe he will be with you!
16 hours ago in Education, Local, Sports
New athletic director hired for Lincoln Land Community College
Creal previously coached at Millikin University and Lincoln Land Community College, among other jobs.
17 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education
As 10th anniversary approaches, many districts remain underfunded, according to state data.
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13 hours ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.