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Illinois State Fair
Local
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Salvation Army holds semi-annual food drive

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

Food Scene
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Grubhub cooler on motorcycle
Business
1 year ago
Grubhub agrees to $25M settlement after Illinois AG initiates FTC investigation

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul initiated the FTC investigation into Grubhub’s deceptive practices, which affected drivers, customers, and restaurants.

Local
1 year ago
Giving thanks by giving back

For the 25th year in a row, Sgt. Pepper’s Cafe on Stevenson Drive in Springfield gave away as many as 400 turkey dinners.