Lindsey Erdody

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Arika Herron |Lindsey Erdody

Tickets for the WNBA All-Star Game went on sale yesterday and fans were immediately met with massive waits. Why it matters: The event is coming to Indianapolis for the first time July 18-19 as interest in the league is at an all-time high. In addition to the main event, there's a skills challenge and three-point contest. They haven't released a roster yet, but Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is expected to be chosen for the second year in a row.

1 month ago | axios.com | Justin Mack |Lindsey Erdody

Illustration: Maura Losch/AxiosIf you're looking for furniture and home goods but don't want to break the bank, check out Diversion's warehouse sale this weekend. Why it matters: You'll be supporting a good cause. How it works: Diversion is a nonprofit that collects high-quality furniture from partnering designers and individuals and uses the items to help those who have recently secured housing furnish their new home.

1 month ago | axios.com | Carly Mallenbaum |Lindsey Erdody

As Lent continues and Easter approaches, fewer Illinoisans are observing the Christian traditions compared to decades ago, according to new data from the Pew Research Center. The big picture: "This is a broad-based social change," says Alan Cooperman, the director of religion research at the Pew Research Center.

1 month ago | axios.com | Justin Kaufmann |Arika Herron |Lindsey Erdody |Everett Cook |Joe Guillen |Worth Sparkman | +2 more

2 months ago | axios.com | Lindsey Erdody

The indoor dining room has vibrant colors and some cushioned seating. Photo: Lindsey Erdody/AxiosThe vibe: A nicer, healthier Panera with more options. How it works: You order at the counter near the entrance and take a number to a table. An employee will deliver your food once it's ready. • On a recent busy Saturday afternoon, employees gave guests numbers while they waited to order and reserved tables for them. A nice gesture that eliminated the stress of finding a clean place to sit.