How ‘The Simpsons’ stars get all the trappings of mega-stardom — but remain anonymous as show hits 800th episode

The 800th episode of “The Simpsons” airs this Sunday and, by now, has firmed up its place in popular culture for kids, parents and grandparents alike. Into its 37th year on the air, the most ...
The State Journal-Register

Downtown Springfield restaurant voted as most romantic in the city

A downtown Springfield restaurant was recently voted as the city's most romantic restaurant. SPRINGFIELD -- Maldaner's ...

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

The Simpsons” is reaching the 800-episode milestone. The people behind it say the show lasts because it always resets. Just ...
KNPR

The 800th 'The Simpsons' episode is set in Philadelphia. But Portland is in its DNA

As The Simpsons celebrates a landmark episode, a tour of creator Matt Groening's hometown reveals the real-world Portland ...

See what opened, closed and who filed for bankruptcy in January

Business and restaurant news never sleeps, and the month of January around the Springfield area was no exception.
Rams Wire

Recently opened restaurant received nearly 20 health code violations

More than 160 health inspections took place in Sangamon County in January. Of the 161, only three resulted in restaurants receiving 10 or more violations. SPRINGFIELD – A brand new barbecue and ...