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1 week ago
Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’
Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.
1 week ago
Springfield plans to transform downtown ‘Y Block’ into public park
It has been home to the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since 2019.
1 week ago
Local professional wrestlers look to raise money for St. Jude this weekend
One event brings together the high-flying action of pro wrestling and fundraising for St. Jude Childhood Cancer research hospitals!
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Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.
1 week ago
Memories of the Mother Road at Ace Sign Co. Rt. 66 Museum
The Ace Sign Co., and Route 66 Museum, is now housed inside an old 1952 Sears Warehouse.
1 week ago
‘Alice in Wonderland’…in England…in World War II
'Alice by Heart' is being performed by Active and Creative Teen Theatre (ACTT).
1 week ago
NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration
Zilisch joined fellow drivers Carson Hocevar and Jesse Love for a music video as part of a collaboration between NASCAR and the Stones ahead of the band's 25th studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” which comes out on Friday.
1 week ago
UIS PAC reopening following renovations, ticket sales for new season beginning
Newly refurbished auditorium, new plumbing, new seats, new aisles!
1 week ago
Hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
2 weeks ago
Salon chain wants to add more Illinois franchise locations, including in Springfield
A location in Springfield is to be determined.
2 weeks ago
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Chicago-style hot dogs are grilled over an open flame. The steamed buns almost always have poppy seeds. No ketchup is allowed.
2 weeks ago
Bloom where you’re planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois
"It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together."
2 weeks ago
Local Veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions during holiday heat wave
Pet owners may underestimate how quickly animals can overheat, particularly during periods of high heat and humidity, Peterson said.
2 weeks ago
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme
"Miles of Smiles" celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
2 weeks ago
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Law banning interchange fees also pushed back to at least next year.
2 weeks ago
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
2 weeks ago
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
2 weeks ago
Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July in Illinois
Instacart compiled July 4th shopping trends in Illinois
2 weeks ago
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
2 weeks ago
Watch our app! The NEW CapitolCityNow app is available for download!
A new app, easier to see and use!
