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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.

3 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.