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5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April
The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, the guitarist and singer who as an essential member of the Grateful Dead helped found the sound of the San Francisco counterculture of the 1960s and kept it alive through decades of endless tours and marathon jams, has died. He was 78.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history
"I just fell in love with it — just the story, the provenance behind this car," Mike said.
Lifestyle
4 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
State’s new strategy for aging services
EngAging Illinois has four focus areas.
4 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir recounts her journey after her son’s abduction by Hamas
“I sat down to write my pain, and out poured loss, suffering, love, mourning, devotion, grief, adoration and fracturedness,” Goldberg-Polin, a Chicago-born educator who now lives in Jerusalem, said in a statement.
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Local
Upgrades planned for Lake Springfield’s Center Park with grant money
Pickleball, playgrounds, and connected walking paths are planned.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.
2 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Illinois mother wins $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot
Winner says Christmas Day drawing brought an unexpected start-of-year blessing.
2 weeks ago in Crime, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Crime of the Week: Crime Stoppers Trivia Night to be held January 31
January 31 at the BOS Center.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Miss Capital City is looking to become Miss Illinois
McKenna Vereeke wants to be Miss Illinois and also a psychiatrist.
Features
2 weeks ago in Features
Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.
Entertainment News
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City
Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.
1 day ago in Agriculture, Entertainment, Farm, IL State News, Local
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected
Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’
The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across "treacherous, magical lands."
Local News from Capitol City Now
5 hours ago in IL State News, Local
Four for the GOP guv ballot
Bailey: Low turnout hurt me in 2022.
5 hours ago in Education, Local
No vote yet on District 186 superintendent selection
A school board member discusses the hiring process for superintendent.
6 hours ago in IL State News, Local
UPDATE: Earthquake reported southeast of Springfield early Tuesday
Magnitude 3.8 centered near Pana and Taylorville.
7 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Durbin, other politicians take weekend trip to Denmark; Budzinski wants federal focus on domestic issues
Senator says lawmakers tried to assure allies in light of threat to Greenland; Rep. Budzinski says there are too many domestic problems for President Trump to spent time on Greenland and Venezuela.
24 hours ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats
"In a crash, that padding will compress, then cause the straps to get too loose, which could put the child at risk for severe injury."
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3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.