Lifestyle
3 hours ago
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
1 day ago
Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.
2 days ago
Illinois mother wins $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot
Winner says Christmas Day drawing brought an unexpected start-of-year blessing.
2 days ago
Crime of the Week: Crime Stoppers Trivia Night to be held January 31
January 31 at the BOS Center.
3 days ago
Miss Capital City is looking to become Miss Illinois
McKenna Vereeke wants to be Miss Illinois and also a psychiatrist.
3 days ago
6 therapist-approved mental health tips to kick off the new year
Rula offers six therapist-approved mental health tips for the new year, emphasizing self-reflection, energy management, and setting achievable goals.
3 days ago
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was...
4 days ago
Finding joy through words: mother, son share hope in ‘Adventures of Neo’ series
Dawson told WAND News that the series was born out of a dark time shortly after Neo’s diagnosis.
4 days ago
‘It’s a lifestyle’: Local runner tests his limits in ultramarathons
"It's a lifestyle," Albert said. "[People are] always telling me I'm crazy for how much I run."
6 days ago
Still thinking about resolutions? Expert says make them more attainable and not as big
A local doctor suggests going beyond the typical New Years resolutions.
1 week ago
Improve your money habits by setting financial resolutions for 2026
Most financial resolutions fall into four categories: creating a budget, reducing debt, building up savings and improving credit scores.
1 week ago
Oh baby! Meet the first newborn of 2026 in Springfield
Theodore Barker: Born 12:41 a.m. 1/1/2026. 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches long.
1 week ago
Fun times for tourists and locals in Springfield begin January 3
Amy Beadle from Visit Springfield has a fun list of activities beginning in January.
1 week ago
New Year’s Eve tradition: First Night Springfield
Arts celebration throughout downtown Wednesday afternoon and evening.
1 week ago
Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history
"I just fell in love with it — just the story, the provenance behind this car," Mike said.
1 week ago
The 20 most competitive housing markets in Illinois
Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most competitive housing markets in Illinois, and Springfield is among them.
1 week ago
Southern Illinois player wins $250,000 iLottery jackpot after accidental purchase
Johnston City woman's mistake leads to life-changing win on Illinois Lottery's Magnificent Multiplier game.
1 week ago
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill
According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.
1 week ago
Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions
It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?
1 week ago
Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?
Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.
