
Improve Heart Health with Daily Nutrition from a Refrigerator Staple
Add 100% orange juice to family recipes and routines (Family Features) Taking care of your heart requires a commitment to the right routines and smart decisions, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Simple ingredients already in your...

DSI Launches Architecture Scavenger Hunt with Downtown Bucks as Prizes
Downtown Springfield Inc. and its volunteer Design Committee has partnered with AIA Illinois, Illinois REALTORS®, and Visit Springfield to launch a new Architecture Scavenger Hunt series on Tuesday, September 8 with prizes, which include new...

Three LLCC Students Awarded National Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Lincoln Land Community College students Nicole Erwin-Gaynor of Taylorville, Jennifer Haggerty of Chandlerville and Isis Thompson of Springfield are among 207 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide to be named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of...

Find Inspiration in Award-Winning Home Design
(Family Features) Award-winning renovation projects aren’t just a way to identify top-notch contractors, they’re a chance for homeowners to gather ideas and learn from other home improvement success stories. One such source of...

An Ethnic Entree for Intermittent Fasting
(Family Features) With so many eating plans and diets to choose from when looking to lose weight, it can be challenging to make the decision that’ll end in the best results. If your goal is to shed extra pounds, consider an option that...

A Simply Nutritious Salad
(Family Features)As one of the simplest ways to make family meals healthier, adding fruits and vegetables to everyday dishes can also provide a flavorful path to a more nutritious eating plan. With a dish like this Black-Eyed Pea, Corn...

Powerful Pairings
Make taste and nutrition a priority for family meals (Family Features) According to the “Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior,” studies have proven that eating meals together as a family can improve communication...

Travel Smart in a COVID-19 World
(Family Features) Many Americans’ summer vacation plans have been delayed or canceled due to safety concerns. However, making time for a mental break is important as individuals attempt to manage ongoing stress related to COVID-19....

4 Tips for Welcoming a New Dog into Your Home
(Family Features) As people continue to navigate the world of social distancing, animal shelters across the country have seen an increase in pet adoptions. People are craving connection and companionship, and few things compare to the...

A Refreshing Grape Salad for Outdoor Relaxation
(Family Features) Warm weather and a cool, crisp meal is an almost perfect combination for enjoying some time outdoors. When your dish is as nutritious as it is delicious, the timeless elements of good food and great place create a...