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More than just a road: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (1289+ words) Livingston, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " For 40 years, Felipe de la Cruz Tenorio of Majorca, Spain, dreamed of driving America's famed Route 66. He still recalls working at a nightclub as a young man and watching Harley-Davidson riders roll in wearing Route…...
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1504+ words) The Mother Road, as author John Steinbeck dubbed it, has evolved over the years from an escape for poor farmers fleeing the devastating dust storms of the 1930s to perhaps the quintessential American road trip that's still delivering kicks. Although there…...
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1303+ words) To'John Steinbeck, it was the Mother Road that led poor farmers from'Dust Bowl'desperation to sunny California. To'Native Americans along the route, it was an economic boon that also left scars. To Black travelers, it offered sanctuary during segregation. And to…...
Illinois" defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (891+ words) Arizona and Michigan have been part of college basketball's top tier all year with elite play at both ends of the court, and they've been even sharper at the offensive end in the NCAA Tournament. Now that trio joins UConn'for…...
Crime of the Week: Rewards available for catching fentanyl dealers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (209+ words) Almost one-third of the overdose deaths in Sangamon County are because of fentanyl. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, overdose deaths have trended upward since 2013. However, Illinois saw an 8. 3% decline in overall drug overdose deaths in 2023, with synthetic…...
Proposals would tighten loopholes to snare more child sex offenders
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (231+ words) Lawmaker: "We have a duty to put protections and consequences in place." Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) "Child sex offenders are in the cross-hairs of Illinois senators. State Sen Sue Rezin says legal loopholes victimize the vulnerable. "When it comes…...
Woman who stole identities to work in health care is sentenced to 6-plus years in prison - Capitol City Now
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (243+ words) U. S. Attorney Tim Ver Hey in western Michigan said it was a "happy accident" that Leticia Gallarzo didn't harm anyone while starting intravenous lines, distributing medications, removing catheter lines and supervising others. Gallarzo pleaded guilty in 2023 to identity theft after she…...