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An artists' rendition of potential BOS Center expansion plans under legislation introduced by State Sen. Doris Turner, during a news conference Tuesday, April 2.
Local
3 months ago
City Council concerns remain over Turner’s ‘Capital Area Tourism Authority Act’

Alderman Roy Williams tried this week to get a resolution on the agenda he says will make sure the council is at the forefront of Senate Bill 3499.

A sign marking the beginning of historic Route 66 stands at the intersection of East Adams Street and South Michigan Avenue, in Chicago, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
History
3 months ago
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

There were places to grab and go, but also to sit down and relish a slice of home. The Cozy Dog Drive In — famous for its breaded hot dogs on a stick — has fit both bills since 1949. Inside the dining room in Springfield, Illinois, travelers tell tales of life on the highway.

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
3 months 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.

Local
3 months ago
You still have time to avoid tax filing mistakes

“Once you’ve prepared your return, don’t instantly send it. Save it, wait a day, and then look and compare your numbers! I bet you will find errors and mistakes.”

Left to Right: Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren, and Matthew Hart of the Illinois Trucking Association
Education
3 months ago
Federal money to help Lincoln Land Community College’s veteran-served trucking program

$77,000 will help veterans pay for their educations in trucking.

Student loan
Education
3 months ago
Local schools preparing students for new student loan changes

The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a nonprofit that provides free assistance for people with questions about paying for college.

William Compton, Bert Kreischer, Taylor Lewan at The Machine Premiere at the Village Theater on May 25, 2023 in Westwood, CA
Entertainment
3 months 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
3 months ago
Trivia night Saturday benefits ALPLM

Proceeds benefit “Team Lincoln.”

Jay Shanle, left, officially takes over as Executive Director of Downtown Springfield, Inc. April 6.
Local
3 months ago
Shanle ready to take over DSI leadership

Shanle spoke to WTAX on Friday.

An example of a "Welcome Home basket" a formerly unhoused person may receive from Heartland Housed.
Local
3 months ago
Heartland Housed launches Welcome Home Basket Initiative

“We hope it’s just reinforcing all of that effort and hard work that they’ve put in to making the big jump that they’ve made,” said Molly McDonald, System Support Administrator at Heartland Housed

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