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Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
The Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, the Illinois capital, is one of the many diners that sprang up along Route 66, and its breaded hot dogs on a stick have stood the test of time.
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Five arrested after burglary to Scheel’s, search of home; 14 guns recovered
Drugs, stolen and other guns, and thousands in case recovered.
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Man dead after Springfield motorcycle accident
The 58-year-old victim's name is being withheld pending notification of relatives.
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UPDATE: Gregory drops F-bomb on former police chief
Buscher calls for adjournment as meeting devolves.
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Jordan names two staff picks for the upcoming District 186 school year
Erica Filipiak named to oversee District 186's multi-tier support systems for students and Claudia Johnson will be Director of Community and Family Engagement.
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State superintendent all-in on evidence-based funding
Panel's top Republican wishes IL would allow tax breaks for donations to private schools.
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Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles
Labor, driving unions are raising concerns over safety, job loss.
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Illinois steps up distracted driving enforcement during April awareness month
State warns of dangers of texting, social media and other distractions behind the wheel.
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Illinois promotes safety awareness during Hazardous Materials Awareness Month
State agencies encourage residents to learn about chemical risks and emergency preparedness.
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Lefty Matthew Boyd becomes second Cubs starting pitcher to land on injured list
Boyd is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts this season for Chicago. He has 17 strikeouts in 9 1/3 innings.
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Bulls fire Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley after six years in a front-office shakeup
The Bulls' lone playoff appearance since all three were hired came during the 2021-22 season, when they finished sixth in the Eastern Conference at 46-36 and got knocked out by Milwaukee in the first round.
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Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS
It can only be diagnosed after death.
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White Sox place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain
Hays got hurt during Monday night's 2-1 loss to Baltimore.
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Sangamon County data center returns to County Board discussion Tuesday night
The Sangamon County Board tabled the proposal several weeks ago.
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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."
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Federal money to help Lincoln Land Community College’s veteran-served trucking program
$77,000 will help veterans pay for their educations in trucking.
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Durbin: If Trump can vote by mail, you should be allowed to, too
Durbin says, the "Save America Act's" attempt to make voting harder, is unnecessary.
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IL Ag Director Jerry Costello hopes Congress passes yearlong E15 bill
"Whatever is transported, from food to clothes across the gamut, all the prices go up when fuel prices go up," Costello said.
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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.