Lifestyle
1 day ago
Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors — and the Trump family — love them
Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.
1 day ago
Highest-rated Class of 2026 women’s basketball recruits from Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 women's basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.
2 days ago
New map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois
"The new Route 66 map is a must for enthusiasts and road trippers celebrating 100th anniversary of the Mother Road."
2 days ago
Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot
One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.
3 days ago
Former Pillsbury plant part of new exhibit at ALPLM
The plant opened in 1930 and closed in 2001.
3 days ago
Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US
The Illinois Statehouse so far has not moved on imposing a millionaire tax
3 days ago
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
3 days ago
Hottest Marches in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Marches in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
5 days ago
Doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame
Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.
5 days ago
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
6 days ago
Coldest Marches in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Marches in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
6 days ago
Expert: Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem in the Spring, too
The "Spring Forward" time change can also hit your mental health, said Barbara Wheatley.
1 week ago
It’s easier to follow CapitolCityNow on Google News. Here’s how
Using Google Preferred makes it easier to get our news any time you want it.
1 week ago
In search of affordability: How Illinois ranks for cost of living
Current reports on affordability in Illinois and across the country.
1 week ago
Cool summer job available for fishing enthusiasts
Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeking instructors for 2026 urban fishing clinics, including Sangamon County.
1 week ago
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
1 week ago
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
1 week ago
The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics
An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.
