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

Nate Bargatze performs February 20, 2026.

Nexstar Media Group
Business
5 months 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 months ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ at the 2025 Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 7-17.

Local
6 months ago
Legendary artist and Route 66 icon’s work on display downtown

Bob was part of the legendary Waldmire family of Cozy Dog fame.

Local
6 months ago
Community turns out for Chatham Strong Music Fest

They were halfway to their $250,000 goal before the first beer was poured.

Illinois State Fair
Entertainment
7 months ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ is the theme for the 2025 Illinois State Fair

Fairgrounds admission this year: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, free for kids 12 and under

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