Lifestyle
13 hours ago
Gun owners take on the Illinois Capitol
During the rally, attendees voiced opposition to pending legislation, including a proposed five-cent tax on ammunition and requirements that would mandate matching serial numbers on bullets and casings.
13 hours ago
3D printed homes, an abandoned $590,000 deposit, the FBI: What really happened in this small town?
Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’, housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn’t finished. And the more we asked questions, the weirder things got.
20 hours ago
Most popular boy names in the 90s in Illinois
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.
2 days ago
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of only eight states with no statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms.
2 days ago
WYMG gets national award for ‘Christmas Wish’
WYMG is one of ten radio stations, television stations, or ownership groups being honored in 2026.
3 days ago
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face.
3 days ago
LLCC selects assistant to become head men’s basketball coach
Ben Kramer has been an assistant in the program for 15 years.
4 days ago
Ford’s Theatre chair obtained by ALPLM
The chair was donated by a now-retired Wake Forest University dean who bought it at a charity auction in the 1980's.
4 days ago
Mini gallery sparks major interest in Springfield neighborhood
Leary hopes the gallery also inspires others to explore their own creativity.
4 days ago
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
5 days ago
Taking a walk is just as good for your mind
The program is the first regional walking challenge organized by Memorial Health.
7 days ago
Most popular girl names in the 90s in Illinois
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.
7 days ago
Local TNR programs provide humane solution to stray cat overpopulation
TNR, or trap-neuter-return, allows a cat to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, given an ear tip, and returned to where they were originally trapped.
1 week ago
White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats
A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.
1 week ago
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
1 week ago
City Council concerns remain over Turner’s ‘Capital Area Tourism Authority Act’
Alderman Roy Williams tried this week to get a resolution on the agenda he says will make sure the council is at the forefront of Senate Bill 3499.
1 week ago
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
There were places to grab and go, but also to sit down and relish a slice of home. The Cozy Dog Drive In — famous for its breaded hot dogs on a stick — has fit both bills since 1949. Inside the dining room in Springfield, Illinois, travelers tell tales of life on the highway.
1 week ago
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
Jacobs went on to record more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities.
1 week ago
You still have time to avoid tax filing mistakes
"Once you've prepared your return, don't instantly send it. Save it, wait a day, and then look and compare your numbers! I bet you will find errors and mistakes."
1 week ago
Federal money to help Lincoln Land Community College’s veteran-served trucking program
$77,000 will help veterans pay for their educations in trucking.
