Holiday Guide 2025

Holiday Guide 2025

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—particularly here in the Capitol City area! From beloved traditional events to unique opportunities and experiences, there’s never a lack of reasons to celebrate the season with friends and neighbors new and old. We’ve collected the best of those opportunities and experiences right here, but keep checking back—we’ll be adding more events, news and fun right through to 2026!

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13 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Local, Sports

Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex

Legends Entertainment, near the new Scheels Sports Park, remains under construction.

Construction on the complex continues.

15 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

16 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Local

Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion for Wednesday drawing

Powerball

Illinois players celebrate big wins while eyeing record-breaking holiday prize.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Holiday Guide, Local

Where’s Santa? Track him here!

We're helping the kids get ready for Christmas!