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2 weeks ago
Maximize Cyber Monday
Each Cyber Monday offers a chance to save big and streamline shopping. Utilizing these tips for making the most of the day can enhance success.
2 weeks ago
Springfield Dominican Sister joins pilgrimage to support deported women
Trip deepens lifelong commitment to immigrant justice
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Springfield’s holiday historic homes tour
The city’s most treasured homes dressed in their seasonal best!
2 weeks ago
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
3 weeks ago
Be ready to shine before guests arrive: 4 most common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this holiday season
Vectra Mechanical reports common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this winter, including HVAC checks, plumbing winterization, insulation, and electrical safety.
3 weeks ago
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.
3 weeks ago
Thanksgiving dinner may be more affordable this year
Prices for a Thanksgiving meal for up to 10 have dropped significantly.
3 weeks ago
These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.
3 weeks ago
A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
“Their nomadic nature makes them hard to study or even figure out patterns,” Edward Warden, the society's president, said Sunday. “Where they’re going is anybody’s guess.”
3 weeks ago
Radiothon raises over $150,000 for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
Highest amount raised since COVID.
3 weeks ago
8 tips to avoid holiday weight gain this Thanksgiving
You could add up to two pounds to your weight with holiday food.
3 weeks ago
Prepare for Small Business Saturday
Communities can prepare for the arrival of SBS this holiday season in the following ways.
3 weeks ago
Pumpkin pie is the classic holiday dessert
This recipe for "Pumpkin Pie" from Lines+Angles can be just what guests are looking for as they seek to tie a bow on their Thanksgiving feast.
3 weeks ago
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
3 weeks ago
Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.
3 weeks ago
CWLP offers bill assistance through ‘Project RELIEF’ program
Project RELIEF is here to assist those who struggle paying their utility bill. Learn how you can qualify for bill assistance
3 weeks ago
Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.
4 weeks ago
Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you’re returning to the pool
"Of course I'm biased, but I will stack swimming against any other exercise out there, especially as we age," former Olympian Rowdy Gaines told The Associated Press. "And swimming is one of the few sports you can do forever."
