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2 weeks ago
Taking a walk is just as good for your mind
The program is the first regional walking challenge organized by Memorial Health.
2 weeks ago
Most popular girl names in the 90s in Illinois
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1990s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration.
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Local TNR programs provide humane solution to stray cat overpopulation
TNR, or trap-neuter-return, allows a cat to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, given an ear tip, and returned to where they were originally trapped.
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White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats
A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.
2 weeks ago
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
2 weeks ago
City Council concerns remain over Turner’s ‘Capital Area Tourism Authority Act’
Alderman Roy Williams tried this week to get a resolution on the agenda he says will make sure the council is at the forefront of Senate Bill 3499.
2 weeks ago
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
There were places to grab and go, but also to sit down and relish a slice of home. The Cozy Dog Drive In — famous for its breaded hot dogs on a stick — has fit both bills since 1949. Inside the dining room in Springfield, Illinois, travelers tell tales of life on the highway.
2 weeks ago
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
Jacobs went on to record more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities.
2 weeks ago
You still have time to avoid tax filing mistakes
"Once you've prepared your return, don't instantly send it. Save it, wait a day, and then look and compare your numbers! I bet you will find errors and mistakes."
2 weeks ago
Federal money to help Lincoln Land Community College’s veteran-served trucking program
$77,000 will help veterans pay for their educations in trucking.
2 weeks ago
Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes
The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a nonprofit that provides free assistance for people with questions about paying for college.
3 weeks ago
Comedian Bert Kreischer to perform at UIS
According to a news release, it's all part of his newly scheduled dates for the ongoing "Permission to Party" World Tour.
3 weeks ago
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
3 weeks ago
Heartland Housed launches Welcome Home Basket Initiative
"We hope it's just reinforcing all of that effort and hard work that they've put in to making the big jump that they've made," said Molly McDonald, System Support Administrator at Heartland Housed
3 weeks ago
Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
Illinois is one of the states being sued.
3 weeks ago
Hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Aprils in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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3 weeks ago
5 smart ways Central Illinois consumers can save money right now
A few simple adjustments can create meaningful savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.
3 weeks ago
McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu
Some of the items already cost less than $3 in some parts of the U.S., but others don't.
