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The sign at the entrance to Scheel's Sports Park.
Local
1 month ago
The rumors of the demise of Scheel’s Sports Park are greatly exaggerated, says tourism chief

Visits are ramping up, and will continue to do so, Dahl said.

Newport, Rhode Island, USA - July 27,2019: Dolly Parton performs at The Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island.
Local
1 month ago
‘I Beg Your Parton’ fundraiser honors late country singer, and dogs

Saluting Dolly while helping get adoptable pets taken care of and in to new homes.

Sully -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 month ago
Meet Sully — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Sully has “young lab energy.”

An example of the work done by Nehemiah Expansion.
Local
1 month ago
CORRECTION: Nehemiah Expansion breaks ground on 45 new homes on Springfield’s east side

Organization aims to address affordable housing shortage.

Women's Pro Baseball League
Sports
1 month ago
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes history in Springfield

Fans celebrate the first-ever championship series for the Women’s Professional Baseball League.

Crowne Plaza
Local
1 month ago
City: More hotel nights booked in Springfield in 2025, expected to be higher this year

“That means hotel stays are up about 12,000 room nights.  We have more travelers in town visiting Springfield.”

Local
1 month ago
50% of Illinois children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it

LifeStance Health reports ADHD treatment rates in Illinois.

Samantha Gutierrez (left), and Ela Day Bedard, players on the Women's Professional Baseball League's San Francisco Firebells.
Local
2 months ago
WPBL begins historic first championship series

Season 1’s championship starts Wednesday.

Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays (left), and Chicago Prize Center manager Amanda Crosas hold the big check representing the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot from the August 12 drawing.
IL State News
2 months ago
Winner of $1 Billion Powerball jackpot from ticket bought in Quincy comes forward, remains anonymous

The winner says in a lottery news release that they didn’t believe they won at first, until a family member was called.

International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
2 months ago
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival — Get the details here!

The biggest festival yet celebrating the 100th anniversary!

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