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The make and series are displayed on the side of a 1956 International Harvester S-130 pickup truck in Mason, Ill., Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Holly Meyer)
History
6 months ago
In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse

Pickups were made for work. Until the first purpose-built ones rolled off American assembly lines in the early 20th century, people DIY-ed their own.

Chicago, IL, April 11, 2026, Barack Obama Presidential Center Tower with a blue sky background, Presidential Library, former President of the United States with words and letters on the exterior
IL State News
6 months ago
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Residents have compared it to a grain elevator, ship from “Star Wars” and a mausoleum.

Maid Rite has long been a staple along historic Route 66 in Springfield.
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
6 months ago
Long before McDonald’s, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru

“The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef … 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute,” said Owner Sam Quasi.

A ribbon was cut Monday, May 18 on renovations made to the Washington Park Botanical Garden Conservatory Dome.
Local
6 months ago
$1.3M botanical garden dome reopens in Springfield’s Washington Park

A $1.3 million project renovated the Conservatory Dome.

"I Remember Mama" performed by Theatre in the Park
Local
6 months ago
“I Remember Mama” plays in Petersburg this weekend

A comedy/drama about a family of Norwegian immigrants.

A bald eaglet raises its head from a nest in Park No. 597 on the south side of Chicago, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
6 months ago
Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city’s first for more than a century

The first eaglet was spotted in the nest on April 28 and a second was confirmed May 7.

STARSHIP will perform Nov. 11 in Springfield as part of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Statewide Conference and Centennial Celebration at Route 66 Motorheads.
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
6 months ago
STARSHIP to perform at Springfield Route 66 event

“We Built This City” for a Route 66 celebration.

A player from the Joliet Slammers gives away a foul ball to spectators at the kickoff baseball game on April 30 at the Old Joliet Prison. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Julia Levy)
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
6 months ago
Big House Ballgame at Old Joliet Prison kicks off Route 66 festivities

The Joliet Slammers played the Gateway Grizzlies before fans celebrating Illinois and Hollywood history.

A Route 66 centennial logo ornament hung on display at Cozy Dog Drive In. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Chloe Park)
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
6 months ago
‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)

Museums, diners and roadside attractions spruce up as the ‘Mother Road’ turns 100.

Dick Allen, right, is the subject of a new documentary.
Sports
6 months ago
White Sox legend Dick Allen takes center stage in new documentary series

Historian Dr. David Fletcher highlights Allen’s impact on baseball, civil rights, and Chicago sports history.

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