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21 hours ago

‘Abe’s Haunted Hollow’ coming to ALPLM

Free Halloween fun and frights on Oct. 24.

1 day ago

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

4 days ago

Get your brick on: LEGO convention hits state fairgrounds

The Brick Convention runs Oct. 10-11.

5 days ago

Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year

Sports betting, video gambling continue to drive increase.

5 days ago

Still more to learn about the Mother Road

The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is in Springfield.

6 days ago

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

6 days ago

UIS Sangamon Experience to host ‘Story Harvest’ event

The event will feature workshops exploring how oral histories can preserve memories, uncover overlooked stories and strengthen connections to the past.

7 days ago

LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts

Performances throughout October, November, and December.

7 days ago

Cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Springfield, Illinois using data from Gas Buddy

1 week ago

Ride In Honor this Sunday to benefit the Veteran’s Memorial Foundation

The annual event helps local veterans organizations and charities. This year, they've chosen two.

1 week ago

Dolly Parton-created Christmas performance comes to UIS

Dolly Parton wrote music and lyrics for "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol."

1 week ago

Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row

The fairs were among the most affordable in the Midwest this year, according to Pritzker’s office.

1 week ago

One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.

1 week ago

Octobers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Octobers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

1 week ago

Feral Funders’ Wigs and Muumuus fundraising event

the Feral Funders have a different costume in mind for you.

1 week ago

Potentially fatal virus spreading through cats at Sangamon County Animal Control

Panleukopenia can be fatal and attack white blood cells in cats.

2 weeks ago

Pumpkin patches and apple orchards ready for busy fall season

Cooler weather brings more visitors as fall season continues.

2 weeks ago

Illinois GOP lawmakers want five new betting and digital-related fees repealed

Five new "taxes" are part of the state budget, and five new bills would repeal them.

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Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

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The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.