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“Truly Amazing” – Reaction from Chili Pepper Pageant Winners
There’s a new court of Chili Pepper Pageant royalty for the 2026/27 cycle. The winners were announced as part of Chillifest’s regular pageant, which took place on Saturday. Winners were crowned for Miss, Teen Miss, Junior Miss, Little Miss, and Little Mister. Charlotte Stickel was named Miss Chili...
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A Q&A with Avery Kern
Avery Kern is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter. Springfield-based musician Micah Walk sat down with the Pawnee native to discuss her newly released debut album, Scenic Route. I don’t want to make this the focus of this interview, but I have a unique interest in your career because you’re a former guitar...
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Trending Topics: New film studio in Illinois
Brittany K sits down with the web team to talk about what’s trending on fox2now.com.
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The 2026 Taylorville Chilli Pepper Pageant Winners
The Taylorville Chilli Pepper Pageants has announced the winners of Miss, Teen Miss, Junior Miss, Little Miss, and Little Mr. Chili Pepper for the 2026 Chilli Pepper Pageant. The 2026 Miss Chilli Pepper Crown went to Charolette Stickel, who also won this year’s Miss Congeniality. First Runner Up went to Julie Wayman, Second Runner Up and People’s Choice went to Madelyn Seaton, and The winner of the Most 50/50 Tickets Sold was Charlee Craggs. Photographed Below are Wayman, Stickel, Seaton, and Craggs, in order from left to right. Photo Courtesy of s.k. walker photography & images. Photo Taken by Sharon Walker.
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Dolly Parton-created Christmas performance comes to UIS
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here’s another way the legacy of late country music legend Dolly Parton will, potentially, live on forever. According to a news release, the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center says “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” will perform at the center Monday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. as part of its 2026 national tour. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, October 9, at 10:00 a.m. “FRIENDS” members will have early access to tickets at their selected, reserved seats starting Wednesday, October 7.
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LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Lincoln Land Community College Choir and Band invite the public to upcoming free concerts this fall on the main LLCC campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield. As part of the college’s Lit Fest, the LLCC Band, under the direction of Jason Waddell, professor...
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Giving Back: Books for Newborns
In 2016, Richard Nix Sr. founded Books for Newborns. The nonprofit was designed to help inspire a love of reading and family bonding by providing underserved families with books for newborns to age 3. Ten years later, the volunteer-led organization delivers thousands of books each year. T&S spoke with Richard Nix Jr. to learn more about his father’s vision for the organization and his hopes for its future.
Breeze-Courier
Taylorville City Council recognizes THS girls golf team, approves police promotion
TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville City Council held a regular meeting Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Alderman Steve Dennis was absent. Mayor Bruce Barry recognized the Taylorville High School girls golf team during the meeting after the team became the first THS...
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Rhythm on Route 66 ragtime show at ISM
The public is invited to experience an evening of live ragtime music, food and drinks at Rhythm on Route 66, featuring acclaimed pianist and composer Royce Martin. The fundraising event, hosted by the Illinois State Museum Society, will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St.