Local
4 months ago
Health Dept: 10 people ill with salmonella, half ate at Mattoon Cracker Barrel

More information about salmonella can be found at the CDC website.

State Sen. Mike Porfirio, D-Lyons Township, speaks on the Senate floor Wednesday in favor of his bill to limit the use of AI in community college instruction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
4 months ago
Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts

Measures among dozens to advance as legislative session enters final stretch

Illinois State Fair
Local
5 months ago
Get a taste of the Illinois State Fair on Tuesday- including a Vose Korndog!

In the mood for some fair food? Get your korndog and lemon shake-up on Tuesday.

Wm. Van's Cafe
Food Scene
6 months ago
UPDATED: Wm. Van’s Cafe will not be changing ownership

A popular cafe in Springfield is changing hands and getting a new name rooted in Springfield’s history.

Local
6 months ago
Salvation Army holds semi-annual food drive

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Salvation Army of Springfield feeds hundreds of […]

Food Scene
7 months ago
Arrowroot Coffee Lounge to open in former Recycled Records space

For Jacob Dinardo, the vision goes beyond just serving great coffee—he hopes Arrowroot Coffee Lounge becomes a community gathering place.

downtown app
Local
7 months ago
There’s an app for that! Downtown Springfield, Inc. collaborates with Locable

The free app offers information as well as an interactive map to help users navigate the downtown district.

Illinois Grown produce
IL State News
8 months ago
IL Dept. of Ag asking consumers to dedicate $10 to local products and produce

The goal is to help consumers purchase products that bolster the state’s agricultural industry and economy.

Golden Hour Bake House window
Food Scene
8 months ago
Golden Hour Bake House opens in downtown Springfield: A new cafe by local entrepreneur Alli Donaldson

New cafe opening downtown featuring made-from-scratch baked items as well as breakfast and lunch selections.

Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill
History
8 months ago
Cruisin’ the Mother Road: Must-see car attractions on Route 66

Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill is a one-of-a-kind stop and is part automotive museum, part sports bar, and fully dedicated to celebrating America’s love affair with the open road.