Prior to an apple picking adventure, people can do a little preparation to ensure the afternoon is fun and fruitful.
Fall Guide
1 week ago
Apple picking pointers

Prior to an apple picking adventure, people can do a little preparation to ensure the afternoon is fun and fruitful.

Fall Guide
1 week ago
Celebrate Autumn with these 5 fall drink recipes everyone will love!

From cozy cocktails to sparkling mocktails, these trending drink recipes are all about celebrating autumn with style.

When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch's cauldron full of chocolate bars.
Fall Guide
2 weeks ago
What to do with leftover Halloween candy

When October rolls into November and Thanksgiving is on the horizon, few people want to be staring at a witch’s cauldron full of chocolate bars.

Fall Guide
2 weeks ago
Mmmm…pie! 5 Fall desserts you’ll want to try

From Halloween parties to Thanksgiving spreads, these five fall-inspired dessert recipes blend seasonal favorites like pumpkin, apple, and chocolate into must-try treats for the cooler months in Springfield.

restaurant reservation
Food Scene
3 weeks ago
Illinois will ban fraudulent restaurant reservations Jan. 1

Sponsors said they have seen some reservations resold at prices as high as $700. 

FILE- This Feb. 21, 2018, file photo shows a display of Heinz Ketchup on display in a market in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Business
4 weeks ago
Kraft Heinz undoes blockbuster merger after a decade of changing tastes

Kraft Heinz has no plans to change its current headquarter locations in Chicago and Pittsburgh.

The new Route 66 donut sign was the subject of a ribbon-cutting Wednesday outside Mel-o-Cream on 6th Street.
Local
1 month ago
Get your kicks with donuts on Route 66

New donut-themed Route 66 sign debuts outside Mel-o-Cream on Sixth.

Food Scene
2 months ago
And the Golden Abe goes to …

Fairgoers can still vote for “people’s choice.”

Agriculture
2 months ago
Battle of the beers at the Illinois State Fair

“For the past ten years, we went from about forty breweries to over 300 breweries,” said Ray Stout, executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.

Illinois State Fair
Entertainment
4 months ago
‘Adventure Awaits’ is the theme for the 2025 Illinois State Fair

Fairgrounds admission this year: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, free for kids 12 and under

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