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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Drought conditions and harvesting season are proving to be a dangerous combination, kicking up dust and reducing visibility across some area highways in Central Illinois. Ed ...

Peoria firefighters were able to contain a brush fire that was spreading towards a residential area, reminding residents to be extra careful during the current drought.

Instead of scrolling through Amazon’s Big Deal Days, I decided to try something different this year: thrifting my kids’ Christmas gifts. With toy prices predicted to climb because of tariffs, ...

NEXT reports nine holiday retail planning tips for small businesses to boost sales and streamline operations during the busy season.

Being too generous with gifts often means ignoring your budget boundaries. Before you know it, you’re dipping into savings or using credit cards to cover the difference. Over time, emotional spending ...

October 9 will mark the second annual DAF Day. Nonprofits share how they plan to make the most of the day — and kick off year-end DAF appeals.

33. The age gap rule for adults used to be that men shouldn’t date below “half your age plus seven.” We like half your age plus 10. (Hey, nothing’s inflation-proof.) We can call this “the gentleman’s ...

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