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

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.

Illinois lawmakers still have several goals to reach before the spring session ends | First Listen

Governor Pritzker says the state budget is the top priority.