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9 hours ago in IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Hope remains, but time is short, for a Bears bill
A budget bill awaits debate and vote.
24 hours ago in Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories
Route 66 exhibit opens at Illinois State Museum
Museum officials said the collection includes a variety of Route 66 memorabilia, such as vintage souvenirs, neon signs, fiberglass advertising figures and Burma-Shave signs.
24 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
White Sox place slugger Munetaka Murakami on IL, call up INF Jacob Gonzalez
Following Friday’s 4-3 win over Detroit in 10 innings, Venable told reporters he thought Murakami might miss “a couple of weeks" after he got hurt beating out a double play in the third inning.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Fun all around Springfield is on its way in June
Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield Stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss all these amazing events.
1 day ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Honoring ‘The Notorious BFC’
Much still undone at the Capitol.
2 days ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Stojakovic returns to Illinois after withdrawing from NBA Draft
Illini wing gives Illinois another major boost heading into 2026-27 season.
2 days ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
Effingham, IL (AP) – In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary…
2 days ago in Business, Education, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
Residents have compared it to a grain elevator, ship from “Star Wars” and a mausoleum.
2 days ago in Crime, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
The mayor said it was comforting to know that someone who comes from the city of Chicago "can speak to justice” and defend “the most vulnerable among us.”
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports
Andrew Boutros, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, issued a statement roughly 24 hours after the first report was published saying that his office “has not opened — and has never opened — a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.”
2 days ago in IL State News, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
A White Sox pope and a Cubs mayor find common ground in a private Vatican meeting
Johnson diplomatically brought gifts from both crosstown rivals, and invited the pope to visit his hometown.
2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, National, ZZZ App Top Stories
ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’
The FCC's move in April to begin early reviews of the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations in eight local markets attracted particularly close attention.
2 days ago in IL State News, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
Bears coach Ben Johnson says he is ‘buying Luther Burden stock’ going into the season
“Yeah, I’m buying Luther Burton stock right now," coach Ben Johnson said. “Just how he’s approached his offseason, it’s been electric. It showed up yesterday. He had numerous explosive plays. ... So he’s in a really good spot.”
2 days ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
2 days ago in Business, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Are home prices going up in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices are changing in 2026 in Springfield, IL.
2 days ago in Business, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, ZZZ App Top Stories
Long before McDonald’s, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru
"The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef ... 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute," said Owner Sam Quasi.
2 days ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New Mental Health Committee anticipates focusing on adolescent care
Chair: Adolescents of all races have some of the same mental health problems.
2 days ago in Agriculture, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Endangered … for a different reason?
A bill would make the mute swan a target.
3 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
UPDATE: Crews respond to crash on I-55 in Springfield
Injuries are said to be minor.
3 days ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly
Pritzker says he’ll sign legislation to regulate auto, homeowners insurance rates.