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2 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, IL State News, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Bertoletti wins first-ever Cozy Dog eating contest at 66 fest

Patrick Bertoletti won the inaugural Cozy Dog eating competition at the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival Saturday, September 26.

Chicagoan Pat Bertolettti wins first competition with 51 dogs down.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, Fall Guide, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

October events in Springfield include history lessons, Route 66 conference

Living history, and a Route 66 conference, are among the activities for the public in Springfield in October.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

New book focuses on Central Illinois’ role in Route 66 history, untold stories

Cover of "Stories from Route 66 in Central Illinois"

"Stories from Route 66 in Central Illinois" is out now.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Music

Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

Manchester, Tennessee USA - 06-14-2014: Lionel Richie and his band perform at Bonnaroo Music Festival

Richie was scheduled to perform with Earth, Wind & Fire Saturday in San Francisco, Sept. 30 in Chicago and Oct. 3 in Columbus, Ohio.