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FILE - Chicago Bulls President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf, right, talks with Nikola Vucevic during the NBA basketball team's media day, Oct. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Sports
4 hours ago
Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf says he wants coach Billy Donovan to remain in his job

The 60-year-old Donovan has consistently said he still has a passion for coaching.

A sign marking the beginning of historic Route 66 stands at the intersection of East Adams Street and South Michigan Avenue, in Chicago, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
History
4 hours ago
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

There were places to grab and go, but also to sit down and relish a slice of home. The Cozy Dog Drive In — famous for its breaded hot dogs on a stick — has fit both bills since 1949. Inside the dining room in Springfield, Illinois, travelers tell tales of life on the highway.

Aadam Jacobs poses in front of LP (long play) record storage bookcase at his home in Chicago, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Entertainment
5 hours ago
Volunteers turn a fan’s recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

Jacobs went on to record more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities.

Customers at Cozy Dog Drive In have lunch in Springfield, Ill., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
History
5 hours ago
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

The Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, the Illinois capital, is one of the many diners that sprang up along Route 66, and its breaded hot dogs on a stick have stood the test of time.

Education
22 hours ago
State superintendent all-in on evidence-based funding

Panel’s top Republican wishes IL would allow tax breaks for donations to private schools.

A Waymo vehicle drives through Chicago’s Near North Side on March 20 as the company begins testing and mapping the city. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Georgia Epiphaniou)
IL State News
1 day ago
Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles

Labor, driving unions are raising concerns over safety, job loss.

Distracted Driving
IL State News
1 day ago
Illinois steps up distracted driving enforcement during April awareness month

State warns of dangers of texting, social media and other distractions behind the wheel.

Hazardous materials
IL State News
1 day ago
Illinois promotes safety awareness during Hazardous Materials Awareness Month

State agencies encourage residents to learn about chemical risks and emergency preparedness.

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