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8 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

Hot-air balloons fly in Central Illinois.

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.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

Springfield first responders mark National Doughnut Day with doughnut-eating contest

Springfield first responders participate in a donut-eating contest hosted by the Salvation Army for National Donut Day.

The Salvation Army partners with first responders because tradition calls for feeding doughnuts to American heroes.

1 day 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.