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This image provided by the U.S. Postal Service shows stamps featuring historic spots along Route 66 that are being released in May 2026 to mark the celebrated highway's centennial. (U.S. Postal Service via AP)
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
2 months ago
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

FILE - The Busch Stadium is seen on May 4, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Crime
2 months ago
Man fatally stabbed outside Busch Stadium hours after St. Louis Cardinals game

“This could have happened anywhere, but what happened tonight was a dispute between two people. Unfortunately, it happened at a treasured St. Louis staple,” said Mitch McCoy, spokesperson for St. Louis police.

Illinois State Museum building facade with glass entrance and manicured lawn in front
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
2 months ago
State museum adds some 66 kicks

Oral history is a part of this exhibit.

Hundreds of motorcycles took part in the 9/11 Ride to Remember Sunday, waiting at Hall's Harley-Davidson.
Local
2 months ago
How Bikers Against Child Abuse empowers victims to move forward stronger

“It takes somebody with the heart, the drive, not to be afraid to protect that child. Everybody in our chapter, everywhere, has to be ready to lay down and take a bullet for that kid.”

Local
2 months ago
Renovations at Douglas, Lawrence school buildings in Springfield

Alternative ed moves out of Douglas, which will get a new roof.

Gena English-Wheat, 59, arrested February 24 on a charge of Concealment of Death.
Crime
2 months ago
Woman wanted after no-showing trial for concealment of Springfield woman’s death

Trial was to have started Monday for Gena English-Wheat, 59

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
Business
2 months ago
Data center and a celebration for Scheel’s Sports Park

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance’s CEO Ryan McCrady stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the upcoming CyrusOne data center, and the new Scheels Sports Park.

The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Education
2 months ago
Trump DOJ investigating ‘gender ideology’ in 3 dozen Illinois school districts

Feds cite Title IX, recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings as basis for inquiry.

Official Major League Baseball with blue logo and red seams on a dark background.
Sports
2 months ago
See how much it costs to attend Chicago Cubs games

Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending Chicago Cubs games.

FILE - A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
National
2 months ago
In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally

Speaking to the City Council in Joliet, Illinois, Alicia Morales complained that union members — who sat in the front row holding “vote yes for union jobs” signs — had been disrespectful and “bullied a lot of people” entering the meeting.

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