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Cover of "Stories from Route 66 in Central Illinois"

4 weeks ago

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

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

This suspect damaged the air conditioning system at Pita-Or-Bowl.

4 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying man who damaged Springfield restaurant’s A/C system

Damage done at Pita-Or-Bowl.

1 month ago

She lived to see ‘Deb’s law’ take effect. Now she can choose how she dies

She shared her story publicly and traveled from her home near Chicago to Springfield, the state capital, to convince lawmakers it was vital to legalize medically assisted death.

McDonald's arches

1 month ago

McDonald’s plans $8.5 billion modernization by 2036

The Chicago burger chain also said it plans to introduce grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps and experiment with products like egg bites and bowls to meet the needs of customers who are seeking healthier options.

Hot air balloons at night

1 month ago

Springfield Park District annual ‘Night Glow Festival’ is next week

It's a pretty unique site

Many people look in injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to lose weight.

1 month ago

State employee, Pritzker share similar weight loss journey with GLP-1s

Barb Shelton met Pritzker during Illinois State Fair.

Manners Park Dining Hall in Taylorville, which is currently closed.

1 month ago

Lead concerns prompt soil testing at Taylorville park

Officials say Park Field 1 is off-limits while additional soil samples are tested.

1 month ago

Man pleads guilty to hiding dead wife’s body

Adam Corbin, 60, will be sentenced in November.

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