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2 weeks ago
‘Rookie of the Year’ star to be at Lucky Horseshoes’ ‘Legends Classic’
Thomas Ian Nicholas will both pitch and perform in his band.
2 weeks ago
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
2 weeks ago
Coldest Februarys in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Februarys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
2 weeks ago
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
3 weeks ago
Record snowfalls in Illinois history
Stacker compiled a list of the biggest snowfalls in Illinois history using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
3 weeks ago
Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"
3 weeks ago
ALPLM to offer free admission and other events to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday
Free admission Feb. 7 & 12, among other activities.
3 weeks ago
New Carnegie Medal winners Megha Majumdar and Yiyun Li love libraries
The authors each will receive $5,000 and be formally honored when the ALA gathers in June in Chicago.
3 weeks ago
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
3 weeks ago
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
As the recent winter storm recedes, residents of lesser-affected areas might be tempted to whip up bowls of "snow cream" — snow combined with milk, sugar and vanilla — after seeing techniques demonstrated on TikTok. Others might want to try "sugar on snow," a taffy-like confection made by pouring hot maple syrup onto a plate of snow.
3 weeks ago
Richest billionaires in Illinois
Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Illinois using data from Forbes
3 weeks ago
What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half‑century.
3 weeks ago
United Airlines returns to Bloomington, providing more travel options
United Airlines and CIRA are teaming back up to bring you better travel opportunities.
3 weeks ago
Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks
Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid over-exerting themselves.
3 weeks ago
Historical Society wants women’s baseball and softball artifacts
They will be displayed at the Sangamon County Complex starting in May.
3 weeks ago
Springfield park to get major upgrades with state grant funding
The redevelopment will also make Dreamland Park more accessible to residents with disabilities, allowing everyone to enjoy the space.
3 weeks ago
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.
4 weeks ago
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
4 weeks ago
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.
4 weeks ago
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
