If you're looking for something to do this weekend, the 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival leads a packed lineup featuring live music, tribute bands, movies, artisan vendors, and Friday night football throughout Central Illinois. Friday 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival kicks ...

Meet Tiger Lilly! She is a 2 month old, brown tabby kitten and she is a total sweet heart! She is excited for a new loving family and a place to call home. To learn more about Tiger Lilly and see all of her adoptable friends, please visit www.apl-shelter.org/adopt today!

Honey is more than just a tasty addition to your tea. Dietitians recently shared with Real Simple that this natural sweetener offers several health perks that may surprise you. First, honey is packed with antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help protect your body's cells from damage. It may also ...

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Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.

Halloween candy is already packing the store shelves, but if you haven't bought any yet...check out this list of the top ten favorites from last year according to DoorDash. Top 10 Halloween Candies 1. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 2. Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar 3. M&M's 4. Snickers 5. Nerds 6. Skittles 7. Airheads 8....

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find live theater, cycling, art fairs, fall festivals, live music, and family-friendly events happening throughout the Springfield area. Friday What the Constitution Means to Me comes to the UIS Studio Theatre Friday at 7:30 p.m. The production also runs Saturd...

Link is a 1-year-old Pit Bull mix bursting with playful energy and irresistible charm. This handsome boy is athletic, active, and always ready for his next adventure. If there's fun to be had, Link wants to be right in the middle of it! He loves playing outside, stretching his legs, and sniffing around to see what exci...

German beer is famous for its rich brewing tradition, incredible quality, and variety of styles. With Oktoberfest just around the corner, there's no better time to explore some classic brews that capture the spirit of the season. 1. Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen A fan favorite year after year, Paulaner Oktoberfest M...

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South Fork jumped out to a 16-0 lead and never looked back on Saturday as the Knights beat Metro East Lutheran 46-22 to improve to 5-1 this season. The Ponies are at Cerro Gordo next weekend.

Taylorville's Liam Bettis won the 2026 Solon Invite with the second best all time on the course at 14:46. Eureka won the team title.

Ali Londrigan and Sophie Rentmeister went 1-2 to help power the Glenwood Titans to the team win at the 2026 Solon Invite on Saturday.

The Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones shut down the Quincy Notre Dame offense for a 19-0 victory in week six. The lone SHG first half touchdown was scored by Andrew Wolters. That TD was followed by a nearly

The Normal U-High Pioneers earned their first win and first conference win of the season with a 42-0 victory over Lincoln on Friday night. Thanks to WMBD for the highlights.

A back and forth battle in Pleasant Plains went PORTA's way in the end as the Bluejays earned a 42-23 win to improve to 4-2 on the season. The Bluejays host Auburn in Week while Pleasant

Athens and Auburn swapped the lead six times in the Country Financial Game of the Week. The Warriors took the lead for good in the third quarter to win 39-29. The win pushes the Warriors record

Following a 56-21 loss to Olympia on Friday we spoke with Williamsville head coach Aaron Kunz.

The Olympia Spartans move to 5-1 this season with a 56-21 win over Williamsville in week six. Rhett Alexander and Jimmy Lollar scored three times for Olympia. Lollar passed 4,000 career rushing yards and ran back

Athens trailed Auburn at halftime in our Country Financial Game of the Week. The Warriors then shut the Trojan offense down most of the second half while scoring three times themselves to win. We spoke to