Aussem Dogs will be back this year, but the hot dog stand will have a reduced schedule.

Nurses from across OSF HealthCare gathered for the organization’s inaugural Nurses Day in Springfield, meeting with lawmakers to advocate for policies affecting patient care.

Ashley Zborowski, a registered nurse with OSF Home Health, was named the March 2026 DAISY Award recipient.

OSF HealthCare has announced new surgeon Brendan Marr, MD, will join its general surgery team at OSF Medical Group – General Surgery, 920 West Street in Peru, as well as the OSF Center for Health, 111 Spring Street in Streator.

OSF HealthCare recently announced that its gift shops are cashless.

B Dominique Boutique announced it will close its doors in mid-to-late April after five years in business. 

Spring is a few weeks away, but a few ice cream spots in the Illinois Valley have reopened for the warmer months.

Bar Dolci opens later this month, offering two distinct experiences under one roof.

Alfano’s Pizza has its frozen pizzas available to purchase at Hy-Vee in Peru.