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13 hours ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 to return after brief cancellation
Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of "consistent support" and "financial backing" needed to fly the balloons.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
Springfield first responders mark National Doughnut Day with doughnut-eating contest
The Salvation Army partners with first responders because tradition calls for feeding doughnuts to American heroes.
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
1 day ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports
It’s time to run Route 66
Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all "ran" to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!
2 days ago in Crime, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
UPDATE: Actor permanently banned from ‘The Muni’ following sexual harassment investigation
The actor in question is being permanently banned, and The Muni wants anyone else who may have been a victim to contact the organization as soon as possible.