Springfield sees wave of new business openings in May
SPRINGFIELD – Several businesses opened in May serving fresh concepts from familiar small business owners across the city of Springfield....
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Springfield wellness center Peace, Love and Sweat closes until August
SPRINGFIELD – A local wellness center specializing in infrared sauna therapy closed last month, but the owner is not saying...
Dining out is changing as consumers seek more value
The middle of May signals the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. It is a popular time for the city’s...
High school baseball 2026 playoff schedule for the Springfield area
When the Illinois High School Association released the baseball postseason schedule on Wednesday, five different teams in The State Journal-Register’s...
Heat indices could reach 100 in Springfield this week
SPRINGFIELD – Central Illinois is expected to be hot and rainy this week. The hottest days will be Tuesday and...
High flying again: Hot air balloons will be back in Lincoln after all
Reversing course from earlier last week, the hot air balloon portion of the Balloons Over 66 Weekend in Lincoln will...
See which pizza joint was named the best in Springfield by readers
SPRINGFIELD – Pizza lovers: do you enjoy your pies with pepperoni, or maybe with Hawaiian toppings? SJ-R readers voted on...
Tick season is getting longer in Illinois, officials say
It’s summer in Illinois, which means people are getting outside, but it’s important to remember that ticks, too, are most...
Vote for the SJ-R's top girls soccer player from the 2026 season
Here are the nominees for The State Journal-Register’s girls soccer player of the year, according to the fans. The poll...
'Ill-advised and devastating': IDOC moving Logan CC to Stateville
The Illinois Department of Corrections informed area officials that Logan Correctional Center will be moving to Stateville. Some area officials...