As homeowners work to maintain their homes so the environment inside their walls is as comfortable and healthy as possible, they can routinely inspect potential mold infestation points.

2 days ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

This year’s MacArthur Foundation’s ‘genius’ award winners hold a mirror up to our world

Artist Tonika Lewis Johnson and local resident Justine Stephens, right, stand for portrait in the 6500-block of South Aberdeen Street in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Talia Sprague)

One of the winners is from Illinois.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan

More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways

As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.

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How gas prices have changed in Springfield, Illinois in the last week

CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Springfield, Illinois using data from AAA.

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Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.