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Not to sound like a reverse mortgage ad, but if you are in the second half of life, there is some great news. You will live much longer, and healthier, than you think. More and more of us will be as sound of mind and body at 80 as we were at 60. It’s as […]

As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. Winter Holiday Floral Show Through Tue., Dec. 21. Over 500 poinsettias nestled among the garden’s tropical collections and decorated evergreens. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-4116. April […]

Men’s casual fashion is evolving and starting to take over the workplace. Trendy style and comfort are replacing the traditional starchy dress shirt, suit and tie. “The new business kind of dress has been either a nice pair of casual pants or some really nice dressy jeans, a sport coat and a sport shirt,” says […]

Cheryl and Joe Biesiada of Springfield were both euphoric crossing the finish line at the Anchorage RunFest half marathon on Aug. 22, achieving their goal of running a half marathon in every state plus Washington, D.C. Thanks to cooler weather, Cheryl ran one of her best races of the year. With a surge of energy, […]

It may no longer be called the “Athens of the West,” but Jacksonville still offers plenty of history and culture, including a new museum, some Underground Railroad sites and a mansion-housed art gallery. Throw in a Ferris wheel and a new winery, and you’ve got yourself a full-day trip. The Jacksonville Area Museum opened in […]

In June 2021, June Flood was helped into a side car of a motorcycle and taken on her first-ever motorcycle ride. That was what she requested to celebrate her 100th birthday. When asked about the ride, she says, “It was fun but not long enough and not fast enough.” The video of her ride was […]

When you think about health and fitness, your feet may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But, the condition of your feet and ankles has a big impact on mobility and wellness. Except for the hand, no other part of the body has as many moving parts as the foot, which has […]

If you think playing a trick on someone is child’s play, wait until you see the collapsing stairs, fake guillotine and spinning wheel goat in Greenville, Illinois. Such adult hazing devices and more await you at the DeMoulin Museum in this town 70 miles south of Springfield. In Greenville you can go from learning the […]

As events may be canceled or rescheduled at the last moment, please first check with the host or venue when making plans to attend an event. “Negro Leagues Beisbol” Through Oct. 30. Open during normal museum hours. This traveling exhibit was developed to explore the connections of African American baseball history with Hispanic cultures, communities […]

After a lean year, weddings are beginning to make a comeback. “We’re starting to see people wanting to get dressed up again, believe it or not,” says Marc Maslauski, owner of Jim Herron Ltd. “I think we have 13 different weddings booked this year.” The big trend in wedding attire right now is groomsmen suit […]

Ken Lam knew it was time for a change. He had worked hard. He was at the top of his game. A law degree from Cambridge University. An expert in international corporate law and economics. Respected and rewarded for his brilliance and tenacity. A glittering career from London to Hong Kong. But the second half […]

What’s it like to stand in front of 70 highly trained musicians waving your arms? It’s daunting. And what “transferable skills” does a corporate lawyer have to meet that challenge? “The conductor is responsible for absolutely everything that happens,” says Lam. Drawing on his corporate experience, he knows accuracy, attention to detail and discipline are […]