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Prior to an apple picking adventure, people can do a little preparation to ensure the afternoon is fun and fruitful.
Fall Guide
7 months ago
Apple picking pointers

Prior to an apple picking adventure, people can do a little preparation to ensure the afternoon is fun and fruitful.

Left to Right: Joyce Nardulli, Mallory Wescott, Robert Carter, Tami Silverman
Education
7 months ago
Four UIS alumni honored for achievements

The four were recognized during what is UIS’ Homecoming Week.

Maria Genovese (left) and Daniel Gregg were arrested September 18 after allegedly breaking into, and causing damage at, Viper Mine.
Crime
7 months ago
New drone helps catch two people accused of breaking into Viper Mine

Viper Mine recently closed, but had $80,000 in damage done to it from the suspected break-in.

Fall Guide
7 months ago
Celebrate Autumn with these 5 fall drink recipes everyone will love!

From cozy cocktails to sparkling mocktails, these trending drink recipes are all about celebrating autumn with style.

Education
7 months ago
Anger over lack of ASL curriculum

Suitable candidates have not applied, says Gill.

Entertainment
7 months ago
‘Ebertfest’ leaves Champaign-Urbana after 26 years

“For 26 wonderful years, Ebertfest created a unique space for audiences, filmmakers, and critics to come together and explore the power of movies.”

An industrial-scale battery storage facility at G&W Electric in Bolingbrook, which was installed in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
7 months ago
Nuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate

Lawmakers could vote on legislation in October veto session.

Police lights
Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Springfield

Not many details about the accident have been released.

Wheat field in LaSalle County, Illinois as the sun sets.
Local
7 months ago
Volunteer Opportunity in Macon County

Walk through prairie habitats at the Friends Creek Conservation Area to gather seeds from native wildflowers.

Former Governor Jim Edgar's funeral was at Central Baptist Church in Springfield.
Local
7 months ago
A bipartisan showing at Former Gov. Jim Edgar’s funeral, just the way he would have wanted

Stang called Edgar “a truly remarkable individual”  — sentiments echoed by the political leaders and family members who spoke.