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Visitors from around the globe pop into the 66 Memories shop in Atlanta, Illinois, to catch some kitsch associated with the mother of all roads. You can join them with just a 50-mile drive up I-55 and satisfy your nostalgia need too. The combination souvenir store and museum boasts a hand-painted wooden sign documenting travelers […]

Want to escape the heat of the city and see what is going on in other parts of central Illinois? Some small towns put on big summer events and they are worth the extra miles to get to them. If you decide to venture beyond Springfield proper, check out these fairs, festivals and celebrations. Assumption […]

For Springfield residents who want to learn more about the issues facing their community and how to become more civically involved, the Citizens Club of Springfield is a great place to start. Since 2005, the Citizens Club has held open discussions at 8 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month at the Hoogland Center […]

Health screenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for diseases and health conditions before there are signs and symptoms. Results of health screenings detect whether or not disease conditions are present so that physicians can work with their patients to make a plan for better health early on in the disease process. If […]

The old saying “make hay while the sun is shining” applies to Hollywood’s attitude toward the summer season. The three months between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when the Tinsel Town studios make the lion’s share of their annual profits, so it stands to reason that their biggest productions are released over these 12 […]

Fine Craft Fair Jun 13, 9am-5pm Thu. Dozens of local and regional artisans showcase their finest jewelry, sculpture, glass art, painting, wood crafts, handbags and apparel. The Gables, 2800 Plaza Dr., 793-3344. thegablesofspringfield.com.   Tales from the Vault Jun 13, 12pm Thu. One-of-a-kind items from WWII will be displayed and a historian will be on […]

When it comes to coffee, the choices used to be simple.  Regular or decaf? Cream and sugar, or black?  These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the variety of coffee drinks available, whether you’re visiting a local roaster or going through a drive- thru. Kendra Boesdorfer, owner of Custom Cup Coffee in Springfield, explains […]

Imagine getting income from your home each month, versus making a monthly mortgage payment. Does it sound too good to be true? A reverse mortgage allows a homeowner of retirement age that has substantial equity to borrow against the value of the home. According to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, homeowners 62 and older […]

Book clubs are a great place to meet and socialize with fellow book lovers. Now that spring is coming, this is the time to shake off the winter doldrums and get out of the house and check out a few of the clubs around the area. With more than two dozen to choose from, there […]

New or soon-to-be grandparents often comment on how things have changed – the baby equipment, the rules during pregnancy, ways to raise a child. Going shopping for a stroller, baby bed, etc. often leads to surprises about all the new paraphernalia. That was my experience, too, and it carried over into the doctor’s office when […]

Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy CollectionThrough Feb. 3. This major exhibition, in celebration of the state’s 200th birthday, features rare and rarely seen artifacts from the museum’s 13.5-million-object Illinois Legacy Collection. $5 for adults ages 19-64, free admission for seniors. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386. Holidays at the White HouseThrough Jan. 6. […]