It's been 40 years since Teddy Ruxpin blew kids' minds by talking and reading stories. Let's see how far we've come . . . Foul-mouthed A.I. toys could be a big issue this Christmas. (!!!) It's the first year a ton of popular toys will have built-in A.I. features. A nonprofit called Public Interest Research Group rel...

The familiar holiday charity campaign accompanied by ringing bells marks 139 years in Springfield in 2025. The Give With Joy Red Kettle Campaign's formal launch is Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at White Oaks Mall.

Director of Marketing at the YMCA of Springfield & Kiwanis member, Lou Bart comes by the studio with Ella and Natalie from the SHG Key Club to let us know how we can help keep the students at McClernand Elementary warm and happy with a special gift this holiday season. To give to the gofundme click HERE!

It's been a while since Apple had a big hit like the iPod, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. But THIS might be it #sarcasm . . . Apple announced a new accessory called the "iPhone Pocket," which is part-sock . . . part-fashion accessory . . . part-utilitarian . . . and part-ridiculous. It's an iPhone-sized knitt...

It's that time of the year again: When parents are STRONG-ARMING their out-of-town kids to make plans to come home for the holidays. According to a survey, 54% of "empty nesters" say they plan on having their kids home for the holidays. And 69% of them say it's "easy" to convince them to come back...

Why isn't there a tool that makes unwrapping candy canes easier? Maybe it's because most people only eat ONE . . . every few years. But what about if you eat them daily, year-round? (???) Brach's has created a limited-edition "candy cane opener." It looks a little like a plastic pocket lighter . . . and t...

It's getting cold out there, which means it's time to get COZY. That means bundling up in your favorite chair and watching a good movie. If you need a little inspiration, "Entertainment Weekly" says these are the 15 coziest holiday movies: 1. "The Shop Around the Corner" (1940) . . . starring Jim...

Ah, the holiday season. A time for joy, giving, and losing your mind trying to find the perfect gift for your significant other or children. We've all been there. As we dive into the chaos of holiday planning, I wanted to take a step back and look at the holiday stress and reflect on our conversation last week with Rae...

Residents, businesses and groups are invited to request a planter on a first-come, first-served basis. Decorating of the planters is from November 15 through December 5th with judging from December 6 through 12.

Oprah dropped her annual Favorite Things holiday gift guide. As usual, it contains way too many things for her to have actually tried . . . or even heard of . . . herself. But still . . . There's plenty of affordable stuff on the list, but rich people shop for the holidays too, right? That's why it includes a $2,000...