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Some of the artifacts tied to the history of the circus in Petersburg that will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Local

2 weeks ago

Step right up to the newest exhibit at the ALPLM

While Petersburg is tied to Abraham Lincoln history, it’s also tied to circus history.

Front view of the United Center exterior with tall colorful banners along the facade, a spacious parking lot, and green trees against a blue sky.

Sports

2 weeks ago

Best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Chicago Bulls history

Local

2 weeks ago

Memorial therapist says simple steps help people stay active

Garrisson said setting realistic goals is key for people trying to become more active

Local

2 weeks ago

Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race

The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.

Halved peach with bright orange flesh and red pit on a metal platter, surrounded by whole peaches in a still life setting.

Local

2 weeks ago

Sweet corn, stone fruit and strong opinions: What Instacart orders reveal about Illinois’ summer produce season

Instacart reports on how summer produce preferences in Illinois compare with the rest of the country.

Friends raising beer mugs in a toast at a bar or restaurant, foam on top and warm lighting in the background.

Local

2 weeks ago

Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar

The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack’s.

A lone star tick crawls on southern Illinois University zoology professor Agustín Jiménez’s hand on April 13, 2026, in Thompson Woods in Carbondale, Illinois. (Photo by Riley Sembler)

Health & Wellness

2 weeks ago

In the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges

The condition can trigger, among other things, severe allergic reactions to eating red meat.

Diablo -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Pet of the Week

3 weeks ago

Meet Diablo — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

“A solid dude.”

Pet of the Week

3 weeks ago

Meet Illiana — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Shy, but lovely!

The President's reading room at the Chicago Public Library at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

IL State News

3 weeks ago

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

“It feels like you’re stepping back into his world,” Ward said of the grounds in Hyde Park, New York, that once were home to the Roosevelt family.

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