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Older man with glasses and a white beard stands inside a rustic eatery, hand on chest, with a weathered red sign behind him and outdoor picnic tables visible outside.
Local
4 weeks ago
Tom Irwin’s latest song is about the Mother Road

“Route 66 Runs Right through It All.”

Hot-air balloons fly in Central Illinois.
Local
4 weeks ago
Balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 to return after brief cancellation

Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of “consistent support” and “financial backing” needed to fly the balloons.

Springfield first responders participate in a donut-eating contest hosted by the Salvation Army for National Donut Day.
Local
4 weeks ago
Springfield first responders mark National Doughnut Day with doughnut-eating contest

The Salvation Army partners with first responders because tradition calls for feeding doughnuts to American heroes.

Route 66 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Local
1 month ago
It’s time to run Route 66

Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all “ran” to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!

The Muni
Local
1 month ago
UPDATE: Actor permanently banned from ‘The Muni’ following sexual harassment investigation

The actor in question is being permanently banned, and The Muni wants anyone else who may have been a victim to contact the organization as soon as possible.

Local
1 month ago
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children

The measure passed with unanimous support in both chambers.

The Obama Presidential Center is seen Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
1 month ago
Inside Obama’s presidential museum opening this month: The cost, the books and a beehive

A look at the numbers behind the former President Barack Obama’s presidential museum.

The St. Patrick's Day parade in Springfield gives a check for $10,000 in proceeds to the Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation, who is in turn giving the money to the new "My Heart's Downtown" initiative.
Local
1 month ago
From shamrocks to hearts: Where proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day parade are going this year

“My Heart’s Downtown” says their efforts are already working.

Caleb Williams takes part in a photo shoot for EA Sports "Madden NFL 27" in California.
Sports
1 month ago
Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Being featured on the game’s cover is “like my childhood dream was coming true,” Williams said.

This massive video board is being installed at University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
IL State News
1 month ago
Alumni continue to push back against Gies Memorial Stadium renaming

“The University of Illinois dedicated their proposed stadium as a memorial to the soldiers, sailors and marines of the state of Illinois,” Reick said.