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21 hours ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Downtown Springfield becomes the starting line for the 2,300-mile long Great Race
The busy weekend kicked off with a downtown drone show celebrating Juneteenth and the arrival of the Great Race. Dahl called the event a success and credited cooperation among city, state and federal partners.
1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Local, Music, National
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.
2 days ago in Business, Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Bus Stop is latest attempt for a downtown bar
The building at Fifth and Monroe was most recently Whiskey Jack's.
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
Dreesen is from Chicago.
