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4 weeks ago
‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ ramps up for teen drivers
According to AAA statistics, nearly one-third of all teen driving deaths in 2024 occurred between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
4 weeks ago
Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records
The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation.
4 weeks ago
Chicago Bears sticking to stadium timeline amid uncertainty with Illinois incentives
"We will provide an update when we have a decision to share,” the team said in its statement.
4 weeks ago
Health officials warn central IL residents to watch out for ticks this summer
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, ticks can spread illnesses including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, alpha-gal syndrome and ehrlichiosis.
4 weeks ago
Former Sangamo Club could become housing –SBJ
Asking price for the former Sangamo Club was around $600,000.
4 weeks ago
Route 66 exhibit opens at Illinois State Museum
Museum officials said the collection includes a variety of Route 66 memorabilia, such as vintage souvenirs, neon signs, fiberglass advertising figures and Burma-Shave signs.
1 month ago
In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
Pickups were made for work. Until the first purpose-built ones rolled off American assembly lines in the early 20th century, people DIY-ed their own.
1 month ago
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
Residents have compared it to a grain elevator, ship from “Star Wars” and a mausoleum.
1 month ago
ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’
The FCC's move in April to begin early reviews of the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations in eight local markets attracted particularly close attention.
1 month ago
Are home prices going up in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices are changing in 2026 in Springfield, IL.
1 month ago
Long before McDonald’s, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru
"The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef ... 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute," said Owner Sam Quasi.
