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The Harlem Globetrotters will play in Springfield Jan. 8, 2026.
Local
3 weeks ago
Harlem Globetrotters return to Springfield in January

The Bank of Springfield Center (BOS) says as part of their 100th anniversary tour, the Harlem Globetrotters will play here January 8.

TobyMac will perform in Springfield February 7, 2026.
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Christian singer TobyMac to perform in Springfield

TobyMac will perform with Crowder and Jeremy Camp.

The World Clydesdale Show will come to Springfield October 1-5.
Local
4 weeks ago
‘World Clydesdale Show’ to be at State Fairgrounds in October

“The WCS is a celebration of one of the most iconic and beloved horse breeds on the planet,” said a news release.

Nate Bargatze will perform at the Bank of Springfield Center February 20, 2026.
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Comedian Nate Bargatze to perform in Springfield in February

Nate Bargatze performs February 20, 2026.

Nexstar Media Group
Business
1 month ago
Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion

In this area, Nexstar owns WCIA-TV in Champaign/Springfield, and WCIX-TV in Springfield.

Megan Moroney performs in Hollywood, Florida on November 14, 2024. The performance was part of Audacy’s Stars and Strings benefit concert.
Entertainment
2 months ago
New State Fair grandstand attendance record set by Megan Moroney

Moroney eclipsed Lil Wayne by 105 attendees to set a new record.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Gov. JB Pritzker during Tuesday’s August 5, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
IL State News
2 months ago
Pritzker talks redistricting on ‘The Late Show’

“Donald Trump’s trying to steal five seats from the people,” said Gov. Pritzker.

UIS Athletics
Sports
2 months ago
Leal named head UIS tennis coach

Henrique Leal previously coached in Virginia.

Country star Bailey Zimmerman is from Louisville, Illinois.
IL State News
2 months ago
From a job at a meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out

Before the big tours and country music award nominations, Bailey Zimmerman was growing up in the small town of Louisville, Illinois.

Local
2 months ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ at the 2025 Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 7-17.

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