Lifestyle
13 hours ago
Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park
"Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it."
2 days ago
Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?
2 days ago
Tourism is up in Springfield, but downtown businesses are hurting
While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism numbers for 2026.
2 days ago
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
1 week ago
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.
1 week ago
IDNR to roll out new reservation/permit system May 1st
The current system will be offline April 27-30 but reservations will transfer to the new interface.
1 week ago
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.
2 weeks ago
New Long John Silver’s now open on Dirksen
The new location is just down the street from its old location.
2 weeks ago
School cell phone ban, human composting bills among hundreds advancing in Springfield
House approves new privacy rules for abortion care.
2 weeks ago
House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms
Plan seeks to make children’s social media feeds less addictive.
2 weeks ago
Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O’Hare to reduce airport delays
“If you book a ticket, we want you and your family to have the certainty that you’ll fly without endless delays and cancellations,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.
2 weeks ago
Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. The house is now for sale
Activists, including Harrison’s sister, Louise Harrison Caldwell, who had moved away in the late 1960s, stepped in to save it.
2 weeks ago
Gun owners take on the Illinois Capitol
During the rally, attendees voiced opposition to pending legislation, including a proposed five-cent tax on ammunition and requirements that would mandate matching serial numbers on bullets and casings.
2 weeks ago
3D printed homes, an abandoned $590,000 deposit, the FBI: What really happened in this small town?
Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’, housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn’t finished. And the more we asked questions, the weirder things got.
2 weeks ago
Most popular boy names in the 90s in Illinois
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.
2 weeks ago
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of only eight states with no statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms.
2 weeks ago
WYMG gets national award for ‘Christmas Wish’
WYMG is one of ten radio stations, television stations, or ownership groups being honored in 2026.
