It’s the most wonderful time of the year—particularly here in the Capitol City area! From beloved traditional events to unique opportunities and experiences, there’s never a lack of reasons to celebrate the season with friends and neighbors new and old. We’ve collected the best of those opportunities and experiences right here, but keep checking back—we’ll be adding more events, news and fun right through to 2026!

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.
Holiday Guide
3 weeks ago
Tips to stay the course with a New Year’s resolution

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.

Staying healthy when traveling during the holiday season can come down to some simple planning.
Holiday Guide
3 weeks ago
How to stay healthy while traveling for the holidays

Travelers can look to various strategies to stay healthy when taking to the rails, roads or friendly skies this holiday season.

Pet friendly holiday decorations
Holiday Guide
4 weeks ago
Pet-friendly holiday decorating

These tips can ensure a pet-friendly season with lots of holiday decor.

Holiday cake pops
Holiday Guide
4 weeks ago
Cake pops to light up kids’ eyes this holiday season

Since kids add so much to the holidays, it makes sense to prepare something special for youngsters.

Hanukkah
Holiday Guide
4 weeks ago
Shining a light on Chanukah celebrations

Fall and winter provide plenty of opportunities for merriment, including Chanukah, which encourages the Jewish community to gather and celebrate their faith together.

Temple B'rith Sholom
Holiday Guide
4 weeks ago
Interfaith breakfast scheduled for Christmas Day

The breakfast will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois.

Rudy -- Animal Protective League Dog of the Week
Local
4 weeks ago
Animal Protective League sets Tree of Lights for December 13

Pay tribute and share memories to those remembered at this heartwarming ceremony.

A demonstration trailer shows how quickly a fire can flare up in a home -- in this case, due to a candle being near a Christmas tree and presents.
Local
4 weeks ago
Officials: Candles, cooking among top reasons for holiday fires

Candles can cause fires, and cause them to spread quickly.

caroling
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Dial-a-Carol brings holiday cheer to the University of Illinois students and community

Since its inception in the 1960s, Dial-A-Carol has seen students from all over the world dialing in to request their favorite holiday songs.

Agriculture
4 weeks ago
Pork Producers make food bank donation for holidays

More than fifty tons of processed pork will help make the season bright.