Two of the livestock being raised, and potentially sold, by "Pandarosa Ranch" in Dawson.
Local
2 months ago
Pandarosa Ranch, where cute calves and cozy stays come together

“We’ve tailored this ranch to create really cute, hairy, differently colored calves for hobby enthusiasts or people with small acreages who want to start their own program or perhaps get a cute calf as a pet.”

Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Lifestyle
3 months ago
‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination

Inside the state’s push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region

Lifestyle
3 months ago
Faith Coalition for the Common Good hosts “Community Day” event 

To learn more about Faith Coalition for the Common Good log onto www.faithcoalition-il.org

A scene from the 2025 Memorial Health Championship
Local
3 months ago
Visit Springfield helps make Memorial Health Championship free to watch

Free admission and family-friendly activities

Local
4 months ago
Highest-paying science jobs for people in Springfield, Illinois

Stacker ranked the highest-paying science jobs in Springfield using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2024.

Sherman IL map
Entertainment
4 months ago
Sherman’s summer concert series kicks off Saturday evening

Performances this season include tribute bands, and a new country star

The Dana-Thomas House Foundation makes a more than $48,000 donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation for use in the house.
Local
4 months ago
Donations lead to upgrade at Dana-Thomas House

Carpet replacement expected to happen soon

Illinois State Museum
Local
4 months ago
State Museum opens annual ‘NOIR’ exhibit

The exhibit celebrates Black artists and culture

Entertainment
4 months ago
Dancing at Lughnasa debuts this weekend at the Hoogland

Dancing at Lughnasa begins Friday night at the Hoogland Center for the Arts