Home Alone house in Winnetka, IL
Lifestyle
11 months ago
Can American families afford the current prices of iconic holiday movie homes?

From the ‘Home Alone’ house in Winnetka, Illinois, to the ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ home in Long Island, New York, these films showcase now-iconic homes where characters celebrate the season’s joys. Could today’s average American afford to buy one of these homes?

Local
11 months ago
Springfield Christmas tree pick-up schedule

In January, Christmas trees and branches will be collected during the same week.

Hiking boots on trail
Local
11 months ago
Start the new year with a First Day Hike at Sangchris Lake State Park

Sangchris Lake State Park is one of 15 parks in Illinois participating in the First Day Hike program.

Capitol
Local
11 months ago
Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2025

They include digital driver’s licenses, salary transparency and health insurance changes.

Union members rally at the Illinois Capitol in November to call for pension reform.
Local
11 months ago
State lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension changes as new session approaches

Public employee unions seeking changes to Tier 2 retirement system.

Meatloaf- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
11 months ago
Meet Meatloaf – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Meatloaf is a super sweet tabby and is around 2 years old. He arrived at Sangamon County Animal Control as a stray.

Illinois State Museum
History
11 months ago
Jenn Edginton named director of Illinois State Museum

After serving as interim director since 2023, Jenn Edginton has officially been named director of the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.

WDBR Top 5
Music 103.7 WDBR
11 months ago
WDBR Top 5: Bruno Mars commands two spots on the Top 5

Here are the top 5 hottest hits in the capital city this week!

Wolf Top 5
Music 101.9 The Wolf
11 months ago
The Wolf Top 5: “High Road” jumps to #1

Here are the five hottest country songs in Springfield!

Phillip Jensen
Crime
11 months ago
Rochester dentist sentenced to 15 years for fentanyl theft and harming patients

Starting in December 2019, Phillip Jensen stole fentanyl by siphoning at least half of the drug from single-use vials, replacing it with saline, and resealing the vials. The theft left patients with inadequate pain management during surgery.