Life & Style Magazine

11/22/2020

The changing of the seasons can be a magical time in Southern Illinois.

11/08/2020

As Mark Dolan travels the nation’s backroads and byways in what looks like an ambulance, he’s not responding to an emergency. He is searching out the personalities and places behind America’s obsession with barbecue.

As Mark Dolan travels the nation’s backroads and byways in what looks like an ambulance, he’s not responding to an emergency. He is searching out the personalities and places behind

11/05/2020

The promise of prosperity in the United States led to the arrival of more than 13 million Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who brought with them a rich cultural history and intense love for food…

The promise of prosperity in the United States led to the arrival of more than 13 million Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who brought with

11/03/2020

In the upcoming issue of Life & Style Magazine, Keep Carbondale Beautiful executive director Anne Krippenstapel answers our '21 Questions.'

11/01/2020

Despite grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food establishments, Esteban said the taqueria on Appleknocker Drive has been doing well and the Southern Illinois region has been out in full support.

Despite grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food establishments, Esteban said the taqueria on Appleknocker Drive has been doing well and the Southern Illinois region has been

10/25/2020

If there’s anything that can bring a wide array of people together, despite varying religious beliefs, political affiliations or backgrounds, it is food.

10/23/2020

Sarah Altamimi always knew she wanted to be a doctor – more specifically, an infectious disease physician - but she never imagined she would encounter a pandemic during her career.

10/23/2020

A big discussion this year has been about working form home. Will big corporations that have figured out how to allow employees to work from home ever return to the skyscraper? Not that we have too many skyscrapers in Southern…

A big discussion this year has been about working form home. Will big corporations that have figured out how to allow employees to work from home ever return to the

10/20/2020

For those who venture out to enjoy Southern Illinois views at one of our many wineries or breweries, varieties of fall-colored hummus make an ideal day-trip snack. It’s easy to make, easy to pack, and holds well in these cooler…

For those who venture out to enjoy Southern Illinois views at one of our many wineries or breweries, varieties of fall-colored hummus make an ideal day-trip snack. It’s easy to

08/30/2020

The first Germans arrived in Illinois in the 18th century, but it wasn’t until around 1830 that German emigration helped build settlements in Southern Illinois.

08/30/2020

Our cover story for the fall issue of Life & Style in Southern Illinois looks at the region's five most enduring legends & folklores.

08/20/2020

When it comes to talking about himself, Dr. Andy Hossler is a man of few words. One immediately notices a humble, quiet strength and something else: repeated references to “we” instead of “me.” It befits his early career as a…

When it comes to talking about himself, Dr. Andy Hossler is a man of few words. One immediately notices a humble, quiet strength and something else: repeated references to “we”