Lifestyle
16 hours ago
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.
3 days ago
2026 will be a big year for tourism
Route 66 centennial and opening of Scheels Sports Park are the highlights.
4 days ago
Illinois Humanities and Illinois Arts Council organize first statewide convening
The gathering is intended to initiate innovation and deepen awareness about how critical arts, culture, and humanities are for society.
5 days ago
During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest
Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.
7 days ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 2 Blog
Check back here for live blog coverage of day 2 of the trial.
1 week ago
Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.
1 week ago
Counties with the most pre-war homes in Illinois
Stacker ranked the counties with the most pre-war homes in Illinois using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
2 weeks ago
Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular lights Up Washington Park this weekend
2,500+ pumpkins carved and lit!
2 weeks ago
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
2 weeks ago
Turner invites local residents to attend a Senior Resource Fair
connect directly with service and health care providers
2 weeks ago
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
2 weeks ago
LLCC’s ‘Haunted Lab’ returns October 24
Costumes are welcome, and popcorn will be available for added festive fun.
3 weeks ago
Top 25 songs in Springfield, Illinois on Shazam in the past week
Stacker compiled a list of the most Shazamed songs in Springfield, Illinois.
3 weeks ago
Risk factors for mold infestation in a home
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.
3 weeks ago
This year’s MacArthur Foundation’s ‘genius’ award winners hold a mirror up to our world
One of the winners is from Illinois.
3 weeks ago
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 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
Sangamon Valley Trail extension dedicated in Menard County
The new segment extends north from Sangamon County.
