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2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue
Illinois State Fair Guide
2 weeks ago
Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.

Local
2 weeks ago
Dana-Thomas House has volunteer opportunities

An open house is Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.

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Automotive Repair Expert
2 weeks ago
Why more Springfield drivers are choosing Law Automotive for complete vehicle care

Springfield-area drivers count on Law Automotive.

Chaos -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Chaos — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

“…a fantastic, sweetheart of a dog.”

Los Angeles Queens' Ayami Sato pitches during the fourth inning of the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League game against the New York Heights, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Lexie Knight)
Local
2 weeks ago
Women’s Pro Baseball League has strong contingent of international players for inaugural season

The WPBL’s inaugural season is being played at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.

Artificial intelligence
Education
2 weeks ago
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

Among other changes across the university, Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is offering a certificate in music and artificial intelligence.

The American Giants Museum in Atlanta, IL
Local
2 weeks ago
American Giants Museum drawing visitors from around the world to Route 66

The collection includes a Muffler Man, a Phillips 66 Cowboy and Bob’s Big Boys, among others.

Local
2 weeks ago
Symphony at Motorheads?

Things to do include the usual and the unusual.

Fans cheer before the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League game between the Los Angeles Queens and the New York Heights, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Lexie Knight)
Local
3 weeks ago
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd

The line for the main merchandise booth stretched all the way to the outfield along one side of the ballpark.

Local
3 weeks ago
Justice Miller’s big bequest

$3.2 million includes $1.2 million for seven women- and children-focused charities.

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