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3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Crime, Education, Entertainment, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Marketing and Advertising Expert, National
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3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Comcast is the primary cable television provider in Springfield, IL.
UPDATE: 2 critically injured in Springfield mobile home park shooting; suspect found dead
A suspect was found dead in Stark County.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
Domestic violence fatality numbers trend down
Numbers go up and down, but ICADV leader says the effects are "enduring and widespread."
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local
Taxpayer group says facts show real data center story
Water, electricity, noise minimal, says advocate, who adds, "We call balls and strikers."
3 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Former Springfield Clinic leader moves to Memorial
Jen Boyer was acting CEO of Springfield Clinic for a time.
3 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Children’s hospital names first ‘Chief Administrative Officer’
Aryn Hunter starts July 19.
3 weeks ago in Local
Semi driver injured after crash near Williamsville
The semi struck a concrete barrier and caught fire.
3 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local
Bill increasing fine for drivers ignoring school bus safety arms awaits Pritzker’s signature
This plan would create a uniform $300 fine for the first offense and $1,000 for a second or subsequent violation.
3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local
New Illinois law bans unnecessary fees for IDOC mail
The law states committed people and their correspondents can not be charged any fee for mail and scanning services exceeding the standard postage rate.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
What happened to Illinois’ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?
Sponsor says the measure will come up again in fall veto session.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.
3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, Sports
A growing community of recovering gamblers lifts each other up as formal resources lag
How a podcast and 12-step network are doing the work the state can’t, and where it falls short.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
NBA sets matchups of top 4 draft picks as marquee openers of Summer League schedule in Las Vegas
Memphis and No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer will play their Summer League opener against Chicago and No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson on July 10. That game also was promoted by the NBA as a “marquee” matchup.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game
“He’s so superstitious he might marry somebody today in the bottom of the third,” Kittle, the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year, said Saturday about Reinsdorf.
3 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports
Cubs place reliever Milner on IL with appendicitis
“We’re fortunate that he’s OK,” Counsell said. “We’re probably looking at four to six weeks.”
3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene
"I'm not much of a toe-dipping guy," Nickell said. "If I like something, I tend to just jump right in."
Springfield victim’s next of kin located
Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield's relatives.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
