Route 66 Centennial celebration already pulling in an increase in visitors to Springfield | First Listen

Illinois legislature session ends with no bears stadium agreement and a new state budget | First Listen

The legislature met into the early morning hours Monday before ending the spring session.

The Springfield Cultural Arts Festival is at Union Square Park in Springfield Saturday | First Listen

Monica Zanetti Reed with the Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation says this will be a free arts and entertainment event in Downtown Springfield

Bills intended to curtail excessive home and auto insurance rates move to the Governor | First Listen

Each bill prohibits insurers from imposing excessive or discriminatory rates as determined by the Illinois Department of Insurance

President Trump criticizes Illinois' governor and Chicago's mayor over safety | First Listen

The President says the city of Chicago should ask for his help in controlling the streets.

"Mamma Mia" opens Friday at The Muni | First Listen

Meredith Crifasi (Sophie) and Matthew Woodson (Sky) talk about the show that will have audience members dancing in their seats. Tickets and more information at themuni.org.