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A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
National
3 months ago
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.
Holiday Guide
3 months ago
Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

Powerball
Local
3 months ago
Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion for Wednesday drawing

Illinois players celebrate big wins while eyeing record-breaking holiday prize.

Holiday Guide
3 months ago
Where’s Santa? Track him here!

We’re helping the kids get ready for Christmas!

Robin Roberts Stadium exterior
Sports
4 months ago
Lucky Horseshoes announce 2026 schedule

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

Powerball
Local
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago
New Year’s Eve celebration ideas for families

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.

Health & Wellness
4 months 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
4 months 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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