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Child wearing a bright hat takes a big bite of a hot dog with pickle and vegetables outdoors, close-up view
Food Scene
3 days ago
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

Chicago-style hot dogs are grilled over an open flame. The steamed buns almost always have poppy seeds. No ketchup is allowed.

State Senator Doris Turner (right) watches a community gardener tend to her plot at the Illinois State Fairground Community Garden. She tasted a freshly-grown pea plant.
Local
4 days ago
Bloom where you’re planted; Celebrating a bumper crop of community gardens in Illinois

“It reminds us where our food comes from, encourages healthy lifestyles, and creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together.”

veterinarian
Local
5 days ago
Local Veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions during holiday heat wave

Pet owners may underestimate how quickly animals can overheat, particularly during periods of high heat and humidity, Peterson said.

Route 66 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Local
5 days ago
‘Miles of Smiles’ this year’s Illinois State Fair theme

“Miles of Smiles” celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Local
5 days ago
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition

Law banning interchange fees also pushed back to at least next year.

Hartford, Connecticut - February 1, 2025: Fans place bets at a Fanatics Sportsbook at the XL Center in the Connecticut state capital city of Hartford.
IL State News
1 week ago
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets

Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.

Vault 66 Pinball
Local
1 week ago
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene

“I’m not much of a toe-dipping guy,” Nickell said. “If I like something, I tend to just jump right in.”

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