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A lone star tick crawls on southern Illinois University zoology professor Agustín Jiménez’s hand on April 13, 2026, in Thompson Woods in Carbondale, Illinois. (Photo by Riley Sembler)

4 weeks ago

In the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges

The condition can trigger, among other things, severe allergic reactions to eating red meat.

4 weeks ago

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

"It feels like you're stepping back into his world," Ward said of the grounds in Hyde Park, New York, that once were home to the Roosevelt family.

Legends Entertainment sign with large white letters and a curved yellow 'ENTERTAINMENT' banner beneath it against a blue sky.

4 weeks ago

New entertainment facility set to open in Springfield in July

Legends Entertainment is located south of Scheels Sports Park and two hotels.

Poster for Circus Days in Petersburg, Illinois featuring three colorful striped tents and a sunburst background behind the bold red word 'CIRCUS' and 'DAYS' text.

4 weeks ago

Circus Days in Petersburg this Friday and Saturday

Did you know Petersburg has a history connected to the circus?

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