Lifestyle

4 days ago

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month shines light on hidden abuse

"Teen dating violence would be a pattern of coercive control that one person is using against a person they're dating."

5 days ago

Dambacher next Glenwood football coach

James Dambacher was most recently a coach with Auburn.

5 days ago

Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station

$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.

5 days ago

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

5 days ago

‘Cobranded’ events part of Route 66 centennial celebration in Springfield. Here’s what’s planned

Here's an updated list of events surrounding the centennial of the "Mother Road" in Springfield!

5 days ago

How long does it take to sell a house in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how long it takes to sell a home in Springfield, IL.

7 days ago

Families celebrate 5th annual Black Children’s Book Week in Springfield

The best part — children and adults got to leave with free books.

7 days ago

Events throughout March in Springfield for residents and tourists alike

The Railyard opens, and there's a parade!

7 days ago

More Black History Month activities at Lincoln Library

February is Black History Month.

1 week ago

How much does it cost to buy a house in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how much it costs to buy a home in Springfield, IL.

1 week ago

Meet Bates — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Just look at that smile on Bates!

2 weeks ago

Jacksonville Center for the Arts decides not to purchase Illinois Theatre

The center has not met an $8.9 million fundraising goal.

2 weeks ago

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

2 weeks ago

Ortega no longer DSI executive director

DSI said the departure was a mutual decision.

2 weeks ago

Common car noises and what they might be indicating

Figuring out the issue can prevent further damage.

2 weeks ago

Springfield museum celebrates 100 years of Route 66

The museum and restaurant opened eight years ago, transforming what was once a condemned Stuckey’s restaurant into an international attraction.

2 weeks ago

Weight loss – small steps, whole foods, and getting support can make a big difference

Developing one habit at a time and making small changes can help goals become long term success.

2 weeks ago

Girl Scout cookie sales are officially underway — including this year’s new flavor

Order online, or find a cookie seller in your area!

2 weeks ago

My Heart’s Downtown is designed to make you fall in love with Downtown Springfield all over again

My Heart's Downtown is a family-friendly event to celebrate local businesses and bring people back to Downtown Springfield.

3 weeks ago

Logan County receives $465k grant for Route 66 tourism

The grant is part of the City of Lincoln and Logan County's plan to beef up Route 66 attractions ahead of the 2026 tourism season.

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9 hours ago in Trending

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans

Actor Shia LaBeouf, who was arrested and charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday and charged with one additional misdemeanor count of simple battery, court records show.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports, Trending

Knight delivers joke during ‘SNL’ appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

Knight, the U.S. women's captain, along with teammate Megan Keller and men's team brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes, made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL" on Saturday night.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Scream 7’ opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount

Thirty years after the original slasher movie opened in theaters, "Scream 7" debuted with a franchise-best $64.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

10 hours ago in Features, Trending

Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.

12 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown

After a near awards-season sweep by "One Battle After Another," "Sinners" won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, shaking up the Oscar race and setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.