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HoneyBaked Ham says it wants to locate in Springfield.
Local
2 months ago
‘One of America’s most beloved legacy brands’ is looking at locating in Springfield

HoneyBaked Ham is looking at opening more locations in a number of states, including Illinois.

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
2 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.

Ceremony at a memorial statue with uniformed attendees, a wreath, and a speaker at a podium.
Local
2 months ago
Remembering the fallen

One line-of-duty death is still one too many, says fire marshal spokesman.

State of Illinois flag
IL State News
2 months ago
Illinois earns top emergency preparedness ranking, jumping from middle to high performance tier

Illinois has earned a top-tier emergency preparedness ranking from Trust for America’s Health, jumping from the middle performance category in 2025 to high performance in 2026.

Kids and others play basketball on a court newly installed at the Boys and Girls Club location at 15th and Monroe.
Local
2 months ago
New basketball court at Boys and Girls Clubs location means more than just play

Local officials cut a ribbon Monday on a new basketball court at the club location near 15th and Monroe.

Cassandra Simpson
Local
2 months ago
“Rolling Laughs” hits the road this weekend

“Rolling Laughs” is the new mobile open mic venue!

Craig Norrenberns, a fourth-generation Illinois grocer, poses in one of the four independent groceries he owns in southern Illinois. Norrenberns testified before a House committee about the potential impacts SNAP cuts will have on independent grocers. (Photo courtesy Norrenberns)
Local
2 months ago
As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses.

A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
2 months ago
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews

From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.

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