Entertainment
2 days ago
Bertoletti wins first-ever Cozy Dog eating contest at 66 fest
Chicagoan Pat Bertolettti wins first competition with 51 dogs down.
3 days ago
October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference
Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.
5 days ago
New book focuses on Central Illinois’ role in Route 66 history, untold stories
"Stories from Route 66 in Central Illinois" is out now.
5 days ago
Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure
Richie was scheduled to perform with Earth, Wind & Fire Saturday in San Francisco, Sept. 30 in Chicago and Oct. 3 in Columbus, Ohio.
5 days ago
Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’
When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.
5 days ago
Springfield Park District annual ‘Night Glow Festival’ is next week
It's a pretty unique site
6 days ago
How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.
6 days ago
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.
6 days ago
Bill to keep AM radio in cars passes U.S. House, goes to Senate
Car manufacturers say "no" to AM Radio, while radio says "yes."
7 days ago
‘Riverdance’ coming to UIS PAC next year
Riverdance has been entertaining audiences for 30 years now.
7 days ago
October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — October is in the heart of “Spooky Season.” And while there are all kinds…
7 days ago
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
7 days ago
The rumors of the demise of Scheel’s Sports Park are greatly exaggerated, says tourism chief
Visits are ramping up, and will continue to do so, Dahl said.
7 days ago
‘I Beg Your Parton’ fundraiser honors late country singer, and dogs
Saluting Dolly while helping get adoptable pets taken care of and in to new homes.
1 week ago
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.
2 weeks ago
City: More hotel nights booked in Springfield in 2025, expected to be higher this year
"That means hotel stays are up about 12,000 room nights. We have more travelers in town visiting Springfield."
2 weeks ago
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
2 weeks ago
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
