Resolutions
Health & Wellness
19 hours ago
Still thinking about resolutions? Expert says make them more attainable and not as big

A local doctor suggests going beyond the typical New Years resolutions.

Local
2 days ago
Improve your money habits by setting financial resolutions for 2026

Most financial resolutions fall into four categories: creating a budget, reducing debt, building up savings and improving credit scores.

Matt, Amy, and baby Theodore Barker after being the first family to give birth in Springfield in 2026. Well, Theodore had no comment.
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Oh baby! Meet the first newborn of 2026 in Springfield

Theodore Barker: Born 12:41 a.m. 1/1/2026. 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches long.

Local
4 days ago
Fun times for tourists and locals in Springfield begin January 3

Amy Beadle from Visit Springfield has a fun list of activities beginning in January.

Local
5 days ago
New Year’s Eve tradition: First Night Springfield

Arts celebration throughout downtown Wednesday afternoon and evening.

A father and son from Blue Mound are keeping old school country music alive through song — and by saving an iconic car used by music legend Ernest Tubb.
Local
5 days ago
Father, son restore iconic piece of country music history

“I just fell in love with it — just the story, the provenance behind this car,” Mike said.

Local
5 days ago
The 20 most competitive housing markets in Illinois

Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most competitive housing markets in Illinois, and Springfield is among them.

Holly of Johnston City, Illinois, celebrates with a big smile after winning a $250,000 jackpot playing the Illinois Lottery’s Magnificent Multiplier FastPlay game online.
IL State News
6 days ago
Southern Illinois player wins $250,000 iLottery jackpot after accidental purchase

Johnston City woman’s mistake leads to life-changing win on Illinois Lottery’s Magnificent Multiplier game.

A discarded Christmas tree
Holiday Guide
6 days ago
Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year.

IL State News
6 days ago
The 20 most affordable cities in Illinois to buy a house

Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most affordable cities in Illinois.

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