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3 weeks ago

‘Abe’s Haunted Hollow’ coming to ALPLM

Free Halloween fun and frights on Oct. 24.

3 weeks ago

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

3 weeks ago

5 ways to set your child up with good credit

Ally Financial reports five ways to build your child's credit score, emphasizing early action like adding them as authorized users on credit accounts.

3 weeks ago

Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds

The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.

4 weeks ago

Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year

Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.

4 weeks ago

Still more to learn about the Mother Road

The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts

Performances throughout October, November, and December.

4 weeks ago

Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois using data from Gas Buddy

4 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.

4 weeks ago

Dolly Parton-created Christmas performance comes to UIS

Dolly Parton wrote music and lyrics for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol."

4 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.

4 weeks ago

One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.

4 weeks ago

Octobers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

4 weeks ago

Feral Funders’ Wigs and Muumuus fundraising event

the Feral Funders have a different costume in mind for you.

4 weeks ago

Potentially fatal virus spreading through cats at Sangamon County Animal Control

Panleukopenia can be fatal and attack white blood cells in cats.

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