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3 hours ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 to return after brief cancellation
Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of "consistent support" and "financial backing" needed to fly the balloons.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
Springfield first responders mark National Doughnut Day with doughnut-eating contest
The Salvation Army partners with first responders because tradition calls for feeding doughnuts to American heroes.
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming
The U.S. is coming off a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Sunday.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports
It’s time to run Route 66
Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all "ran" to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!
23 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
Pritzker to suspend tax breaks for data centers, urging more discussion
The governor cited growing impacts on energy affordability and water resources.
23 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Bears Board of Directors vote to advance stadium project in Hammond, Indiana
A proposal in the Illinois state legislature was meant to provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state.
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3 hours ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Balloon portion of Balloons Over 66 to return after brief cancellation
Balloons Over 66 announced Tuesday it would discontinue the portion due to a lack of "consistent support" and "financial backing" needed to fly the balloons.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local
Springfield first responders mark National Doughnut Day with doughnut-eating contest
The Salvation Army partners with first responders because tradition calls for feeding doughnuts to American heroes.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports
It’s time to run Route 66
Tourism Chief, Scott Dahl, guest runner for the 5k, Dean Karnazes, and a part of the festivities, Alex Klymco all "ran" to the WTAX Morning Newswatch to tell Will Stevenson all about the fun!
1 day ago in Crime, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
UPDATE: Actor permanently banned from ‘The Muni’ following sexual harassment investigation
The actor in question is being permanently banned, and The Muni wants anyone else who may have been a victim to contact the organization as soon as possible.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
2 days ago in Entertainment
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
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20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways
On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.