An abortion- rights activist holds a box of mifepristone pills as demonstrators from both anti-abortion and abortion-rights groups rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)
National
9 months ago
Abortions are up in the US. It’s a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel

Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico are among the states with new clinics offering abortions.

Springfield Memorial Hospital sign
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Springfield Memorial limits visitors amid rise in illnesses

The visitor restrictions apply to inpatient units at all five Memorial Health hospitals, including Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Springfield, and Taylorville.

Hiking boots on trail
Local
9 months ago
Start the new year with a First Day Hike at Sangchris Lake State Park

Sangchris Lake State Park is one of 15 parks in Illinois participating in the First Day Hike program.

Wild birds
Local
10 months ago
Bird flu outbreak raises concerns in Illinois after waterfowl deaths

Residents are being urged to avoid handling or attempting to capture sick or dead birds.

Focus Essentials vitamins can help you when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Why Focus Essentials is the solution for holiday stress and mental well-being

The time of the should be a time of joy, connection, and celebration—not stress and exhaustion. With Focus Essentials, you can stay energized, focused, and calm, ensuring you’re able to handle the demands of the season with ease and grace. Click here to enjoy 20% off with this exclusive holiday offer.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Support for “magic” mushrooms

Opponent: Wait until FDA gets involved

Woman about to receive immunization
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois

The federal health department nominee has a history of spreading false information, but he could find a partner in Illinois on food regulations

Pickleball players
Local
10 months ago
Springfield hosts Route 66 PPA Challenger, offering amateur pickleball players a pro opportunity

The Springfield stop will be one of over a dozen tour stops in 2025.

Total reveal for Cares for Kids Radiothon for HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital.
Local
10 months ago
Thank you! Capitol Media Group raises $120,700 for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

Since its inception in 2003, the Cares for Kids radiothon has raised over $2 million for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital.

Planned Parenthood procedure room in Springfield, IL
Health & Wellness
11 months ago
New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections

The lawsuit seeks to prevent the state from requiring insurers to cover abortion coverage by arguing that doing so violates the First Amendment and 14th Amendment rights of its plaintiffs.

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