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Mega Millions lottery machine
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3 months ago
Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold at Springfield gas station

$3 million ticket sold at North Grand Ave. East Qik-N-EZ.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
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3 months ago
‘Cobranded’ events part of Route 66 centennial celebration in Springfield. Here’s what’s planned

Here’s an updated list of events surrounding the centennial of the “Mother Road” in Springfield!

A flock of birds flies past the dome of the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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3 months ago
Events throughout March in Springfield for residents and tourists alike

The Railyard opens, and there’s a parade!

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
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3 months ago
More Black History Month activities at Lincoln Library

February is Black History Month.

Cassandra Simpson
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3 months ago
Local comedian is turning a camper into a mobile stage

Local stand-up comedian, Cassandra Simpson, is starting a mobile stage called Rolling Laughs, featuring open mic nights, comedy shows, karaoke and more!

An artist's rendering of some of the plans to renovate the Illinois Theatre.
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3 months ago
Jacksonville Center for the Arts decides not to purchase Illinois Theatre

The center has not met an $8.9 million fundraising goal.

Abe Lincoln Statue - Shutterstock
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3 months ago
My Heart’s Downtown is designed to make you fall in love with Downtown Springfield all over again

My Heart’s Downtown is a family-friendly event to celebrate local businesses and bring people back to Downtown Springfield.

Gabrielle Lyon, Ph.D., chair of the Illinois 250 Coalition, unveils a "Passport to Illinois" Wednesday, February 11, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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3 months ago
‘Passport to Illinois’ now available as America’s 250’s birthday begins

56 areas and pieces of history are featured — including Springfield.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
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3 months ago
Route 66 Centennial celebrations officially underway

Springfield is getting a share of $4 million in grants to help fund Route 66 100th anniversary celebrations.

Bailey Zimmerman at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA on September 19, 2025.
Local
3 months ago
Country star Bailey Zimmerman, an Illinois native, to perform at Illinois State Fair

The fair announced Tuesday that Bailey Zimmerman will be the headlining grandstand act on “Ag Day” at the fair.

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