Lifestyle
1 day ago
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...
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Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...
2 days ago
Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it
GoodRx reports that maintaining muscle during weight loss is crucial for health.
3 days ago
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Washington Park this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — More than 2,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be on display at Washington Park this weekend…
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Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.
3 days ago
When is it too late to get a flu shot?
GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.
4 days ago
Illinois’ community college will once again try to ‘Feed the Need’
It's time to feed the need.
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How to spot imposter scams
Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.
1 week ago
Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds
The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.
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Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year
Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.
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Still more to learn about the Mother Road
The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.
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Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.
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Illinois ranks among the best for access to mental healthcare. Here’s how to find help
LifeStance Health reports on mental healthcare access in Illinois.
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UIS Sangamon Experience to host ‘Story Harvest’ event
The event will feature workshops exploring how oral histories can preserve memories, uncover overlooked stories and strengthen connections to the past.
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LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts
Performances throughout October, November, and December.
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Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois using data from Gas Buddy
2 weeks ago
Ride In Honor this Sunday to benefit the Veteran’s Memorial Foundation
The annual event helps local veterans organizations and charities. This year, they've chosen two.
2 weeks ago
Dolly Parton-created Christmas performance comes to UIS
Dolly Parton wrote music and lyrics for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol."
2 weeks ago
Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row
The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office.
