Lifestyle
20 hours ago
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.
2 days ago
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?
2 days ago
LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery
The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am--4pm September 29--October 31
2 days ago
Route 66 Mother Road Festival road closures
Closures to take note of in downtown Springfield
3 days ago
New speakeasy opening soon in Taylorville
"When we purchased the building and started renovating it, we fell in love with the basement and thought it would make a great speakeasy."
4 days ago
Another comedia, and a performance for the kids, the latest to announce dates at BOS
Both Jeff Dunham and Elmo will soon take turns on the BOS Center stage.
4 days ago
‘Ebertfest’ leaves Champaign-Urbana after 26 years
“For 26 wonderful years, Ebertfest created a unique space for audiences, filmmakers, and critics to come together and explore the power of movies.”
7 days ago
Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too
Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.
7 days ago
October events: Spooky, full of history, and even horses
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — October is in the heart of “Spooky Season.” And while there are all kinds…
7 days ago
East St. Louis player wins $14.6M Illinois Lotto Jackpot with favorite numbers
“I just want to take care of my family, get a nice house, and drive a Lexus.”
1 week ago
American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit
The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.
1 week ago
How to make CapitolCityNow your preferred news source on Google (step-by-step)
Google now lets you pick favorite news sites, so their stories show up more often in Top stories and a “From your sources” section. Here’s the fastest way to add CapitolCityNow.
2 weeks ago
Riding to Remember 9/11
"...we've all come together for one good purpose: to commemorate this great nation we live in," said Mayor Buscher
2 weeks ago
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.
3 weeks ago
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they've been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
3 weeks ago
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
3 weeks ago
Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household
Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.
4 weeks ago
Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone
Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."
4 weeks ago
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
