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Shelf of assorted party-size snack bags on supermarket shelves, including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos-style brands.
Local
4 months ago
Frito-Lay warehouse project on hold

McCrady says market for salty snacks is down.

Concession trailer labeled 'Vose Concessions' at an outdoor event with two men near the window, one in a gray hoodie and the other in a blue jacket holding a foil tray.
Local
4 months ago
100 Days Out: The Illinois State Fair countdown is on

IL State Fair food vendors give a taste of August.

A sign marks a polling place in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Local
4 months ago
DOJ seeking Illinois voter data to purge suspected noncitizens, documents suggest

In court filing, intervenors say the Trump administration is concealing true purpose of its case.

This image provided by the U.S. Postal Service shows stamps featuring historic spots along Route 66 that are being released in May 2026 to mark the celebrated highway's centennial. (U.S. Postal Service via AP)
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
4 months ago
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

Illinois State Museum building facade with glass entrance and manicured lawn in front
Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
4 months ago
State museum adds some 66 kicks

Oral history is a part of this exhibit.

Hundreds of motorcycles took part in the 9/11 Ride to Remember Sunday, waiting at Hall's Harley-Davidson.
Local
4 months ago
How Bikers Against Child Abuse empowers victims to move forward stronger

“It takes somebody with the heart, the drive, not to be afraid to protect that child. Everybody in our chapter, everywhere, has to be ready to lay down and take a bullet for that kid.”

Local
4 months ago
Renovations at Douglas, Lawrence school buildings in Springfield

Alternative ed moves out of Douglas, which will get a new roof.

Gena English-Wheat, 59, arrested February 24 on a charge of Concealment of Death.
Crime
4 months ago
Woman wanted after no-showing trial for concealment of Springfield woman’s death

Trial was to have started Monday for Gena English-Wheat, 59

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