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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
1 month 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
1 month 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.

As Route 66 turns 100, follow the Mother Road to its birthplace, where history, food and iconic travel experiences await.
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
1 month ago
Route 66 turns 100, and the celebration starts where the Mother Road was born

Springfield, Illinois is not the only city with that name to lay claim to a piece of Route 66 history.

William Compton, Bert Kreischer, Taylor Lewan at The Machine Premiere at the Village Theater on May 25, 2023 in Westwood, CA
Entertainment
1 month ago
Comedian Bert Kreischer to perform at UIS

According to a news release, it’s all part of his newly scheduled dates for the ongoing “Permission to Party” World Tour.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Lifestyle
1 month ago
Trivia night Saturday benefits ALPLM

Proceeds benefit “Team Lincoln.”

WICS
Business
2 months ago
NewsChannel 20 changes ownership hands again

A number of publications report Rincon Broadcasting Group is transferring control of the station group, including WICS-TV, WRSP-TV, and WICD-TV to a company called Community News Media LLC.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jay Shanle, Downtown Springfield, Inc., Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, Mayor Misty Buscher, State Sen. Doris Turner, State Rep. Mike Coffey
Local
2 months ago
A ‘200 million dollar investment’: Lawmaker proposes measure that could expand BOS Center, build new downtown hotel

Lawmakers: No new taxes for Springfield residents to pay for the project if approved.

Local
2 months ago
Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites

The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.

Downtown Springfield with Capitol in the distance
Local
2 months ago
Lots of fun to be had in Springfield in April

Spring kicks off Springfield’s “busy” tourism season.

Sangamon County Fair
Entertainment
2 months ago
Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.