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4 weeks ago

Memorial therapist says simple steps help people stay active

Garrisson said setting realistic goals is key for people trying to become more active

"The Great Race"

4 weeks ago

Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

Halved peach with bright orange flesh and red pit on a metal platter, surrounded by whole peaches in a still life setting.

4 weeks ago

Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season

Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.

Friends raising beer mugs in a toast at a bar or restaurant, foam on top and warm lighting in the background.

4 weeks ago

Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.

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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month ago

Circus Days in Petersburg this Friday and Saturday

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

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