Holiday Guide 2025

Holiday Guide 2025

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—particularly here in the Capitol City area! From beloved traditional events to unique opportunities and experiences, there’s never a lack of reasons to celebrate the season with friends and neighbors new and old. We’ve collected the best of those opportunities and experiences right here, but keep checking back—we’ll be adding more events, news and fun right through to 2026!

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Fun times for tourists and locals in Springfield begin January 3

Amy Beadle from Visit Springfield has a fun list of activities beginning in January.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history

A father and son from Blue Mound are keeping old school country music alive through song — and by saving an iconic car used by music legend Ernest Tubb.

"I just fell in love with it — just the story, the provenance behind this car," Mike said.

3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Southern Illinois player wins $250,000 iLottery jackpot after accidental purchase

Holly of Johnston City, Illinois, celebrates with a big smile after winning a $250,000 jackpot playing the Illinois Lottery’s Magnificent Multiplier FastPlay game online.

Johnston City woman's mistake leads to life-changing win on Illinois Lottery's Magnificent Multiplier game.