Lifestyle
5 hours ago
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."
4 hours ago
Justice Miller’s big bequest
$3.2 million includes $1.2 million for seven women- and children-focused charities.
2 days ago
A professor becomes an author
Author of “How to Think Like an Ecologist: A Non-Scientist’s Guide to Saving Our Planet” was on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.
3 days ago
Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste
If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.
6 days ago
Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League
Family is at the center of Apgar’s journey to the WPBL's inaugural season this summer in Springfield.
6 days ago
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.
6 days ago
UPDATE: Christkindlmarket to be added to downtown Springfield Holiday Walks
DSI chief: It's time for something new.
1 week ago
Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado
Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.
1 week ago
Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete
Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.
1 week ago
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.
1 week ago
Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state
The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.
1 week ago
KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
2 weeks ago
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?
2 weeks ago
Illinois invites travelers to explore Route 66 as centennial celebration continues
"It's just another way, a fun way to connect the traveler with 66 sites on Route 66."
2 weeks ago
‘Big Boy’ wows big crowd downtown
World's largest operating locomotive rolls through Illinois.
2 weeks ago
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...
2 weeks ago
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...
2 weeks ago
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...
2 weeks ago
How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...
