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The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.
2 weeks ago
Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state
The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.
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KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
2 weeks ago
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?
2 weeks ago
Illinois invites travelers to explore Route 66 as centennial celebration continues
"It's just another way, a fun way to connect the traveler with 66 sites on Route 66."
2 weeks ago
‘Big Boy’ wows big crowd downtown
World's largest operating locomotive rolls through Illinois.
3 weeks ago
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...
3 weeks ago
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...
3 weeks ago
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...
3 weeks ago
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...
3 weeks ago
Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?
Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.
3 weeks ago
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...
3 weeks ago
Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...
3 weeks ago
World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...
3 weeks ago
Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of...
3 weeks ago
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...
3 weeks ago
Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss
Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...
3 weeks ago
Pint-sized obsessions: Illinois’ favorite ice cream flavors and brands, according to Instacart data
Instacart reports the top ice cream brands and flavors in Illinois and across America.
3 weeks ago
Route 66 centennial draws international visitors to Illinois
"I've always been passionate about America," de Jong said. "I've seen American movies and I think that's where Route 66 popped up, too. So, watching the movies, wanting to go to America and Route 66 is one of those real American things."
3 weeks ago
LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans
LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his future plans. The NBA's career scoring king — and free agent — is scheduled to speak publicly Thursday afternoon, meaning
