Lifestyle
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Here are holiday events around the Springfield area
Here are ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Springfield, IL area!
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LLCC Band and Choir to perform fall concerts
Additional concerts also planned for the holidays.
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Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop
This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”
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7 expert tips for selecting and caring for a fresh Christmas tree
“If the tree dries out, it could become a fire hazard."
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Illinois Department of Revenue shares tips for safe holiday online shopping
With more Illinoisans shopping online each year, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow.
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Unique Christmas traditions around the world
Here's a look at some notable Christmas traditions across the globe.
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Maximize Cyber Monday
Each Cyber Monday offers a chance to save big and streamline shopping. Utilizing these tips for making the most of the day can enhance success.
3 days ago
Springfield Dominican Sister joins pilgrimage to support deported women
Trip deepens lifelong commitment to immigrant justice
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Springfield’s holiday historic homes tour
The city’s most treasured homes dressed in their seasonal best!
4 days ago
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
5 days ago
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.
6 days ago
Thanksgiving dinner may be more affordable this year
Prices for a Thanksgiving meal for up to 10 have dropped significantly.
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These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.
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A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
“Their nomadic nature makes them hard to study or even figure out patterns,” Edward Warden, the society's president, said Sunday. “Where they’re going is anybody’s guess.”
1 week ago
Radiothon raises over $150,000 for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
Highest amount raised since COVID.
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8 tips to avoid holiday weight gain this Thanksgiving
You could add up to two pounds to your weight with holiday food.
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Prepare for Small Business Saturday
Communities can prepare for the arrival of SBS this holiday season in the following ways.
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Pumpkin pie is the classic holiday dessert
This recipe for "Pumpkin Pie" from Lines+Angles can be just what guests are looking for as they seek to tie a bow on their Thanksgiving feast.
1 week ago
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.