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2 weeks ago
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Chicago-style hot dogs are grilled over an open flame. The steamed buns almost always have poppy seeds. No ketchup is allowed.
2 weeks ago
Bloom where you’re planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois
"It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together."
3 weeks ago
Local Veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions during holiday heat wave
Pet owners may underestimate how quickly animals can overheat, particularly during periods of high heat and humidity, Peterson said.
3 weeks ago
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme
"Miles of Smiles" celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
3 weeks ago
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Law banning interchange fees also pushed back to at least next year.
3 weeks ago
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
3 weeks ago
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
3 weeks ago
Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July in Illinois
Instacart compiled July 4th shopping trends in Illinois
3 weeks ago
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
3 weeks ago
Watch our app! The NEW CapitolCityNow app is available for download!
A new app, easier to see and use!
3 weeks ago
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets
Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.
3 weeks ago
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene
"I'm not much of a toe-dipping guy," Nickell said. "If I like something, I tend to just jump right in."
3 weeks ago
United Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families
The organization has guaranteed funding for the next three years, giving programs long-term support to expand services.
3 weeks ago
Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs
Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."
3 weeks ago
Memorial Health Championship in full swing in Springfield
Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.
3 weeks ago
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.
3 weeks ago
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
3 weeks ago
Ride Route 66 for a good cause this weekend
A motorcycle and Jeep ride along Route 66 helps the United Way of Central Illinois.
3 weeks ago
Chinese supercomputer displaces US machines as world’s fastest for first time since 2017
El Capitan, at the U.S. government’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, now ranks second, ahead of two other U.S. supercomputers at national laboratories in Tennessee and Illinois.
3 weeks ago
Route 66 Road Trip Caravan brings high-steaks challenge to Springfield
Three men in Springfield were challenged to eat 4.5 pounds of steak, shrimp, a baked potato, salad and a roll — all in one hour.
