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Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.

4 days ago

Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League

Family is at the center of Apgar’s journey to the WPBL's inaugural season this summer in Springfield.

4 days ago

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.

5 days ago

Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado

Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.

5 days ago

Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete

Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.

6 days ago

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.

7 days ago

Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state

The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.

1 week ago

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.

1 week 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?

1 week 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."

1 week ago

‘Big Boy’ wows big crowd downtown

World's largest operating locomotive rolls through Illinois.

2 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...

2 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...

2 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...

2 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...

2 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.

2 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...

2 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...

2 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...

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