Robin Roberts Stadium exterior
Sports
3 weeks ago
Lucky Horseshoes announce 2026 schedule

The schedule includes a two-city, day-night doubleheader with Decatur’s new team.

Powerball
Local
3 weeks ago
Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday drawing

The Springfield Hy-Vee produced a $200,000 winning ticket in Monday’s drawing.

A Christmas scene in Springfield.
Holiday Guide
3 weeks ago
Here are holiday events around the Springfield area

Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.
Holiday Guide
3 weeks ago
New Year’s Eve celebration ideas for families

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
1/10 high schoolers admit to binge drinking: IDPH releases first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

The comprehensive report highlights the health and safety impacts of alcohol use, with a focus on youth consumption, traffic fatalities, and more.

FILE - Dick Van Dyke poses with chimney sweeps during arrivals to the 40th anniversary and re-premiere of Mary Poppins at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Ann Johansson, File)
Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri, in 1925, and grew up “the class clown” in Danville, Illinois, while admiring and imitating the silent film comedians.

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IL State News
4 weeks ago
Dial-a-Carol brings holiday cheer to the University of Illinois students and community

Since its inception in the 1960s, Dial-A-Carol has seen students from all over the world dialing in to request their favorite holiday songs.

holiday party
Holiday Guide
4 weeks ago
6 tips to help you handle your first holiday party

Here are some pointers those new to holiday hosting can employ to simplify the process and enjoy the holidays a little more.

WYMG's "Classic Rock-a-Thon" for "Christmas Wish" is Friday, December 5.
Local
1 month ago
Make a wish: ‘Rock-a-Thon’ Friday kicks off WYMG’s ‘Christmas Wish’ campaign

Money raised helps grant the “wishes” of those nominated.