Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary and interest in the route has grown; Tripadvisor reports a 20% year‑over‑year rise and, with Choice Hotels, launched a 'Century of Route 66' interactive map highlighting stops across the eight states the highway crosses.
Illinois' House Revenue and Finance Committee will hold a Thursday hearing on a megaproject bill tied to the Bears' Arlington Heights stadium; the measure would let projects worth at least $500 million negotiate tax payments with local taxing districts.
A TikTok trend called Chinamaxxing has popularized Chinese wellness and lifestyle habits in the West, drawing attention from Chinese media and officials.
An interview in which Ilia Malinin said he is not a Taylor Swift fan aired before his Olympic free skate; he later finished eighth and Taylor Swift fans reacted online.
A local 12-U softball team assembled and donated backpacks with hygiene items and small treats to residents of the Harris Community Village in Tooele, and the shelter later announced it is seeking donations after its washing machine broke.
Iowa Farm Sanctuary, founded by Shawn and Jered Camp, has grown from a 10-acre site to a 40-acre sanctuary that cares for about 150 animals and runs education programs such as LEAP.
U.S. cattle herds are at a 75-year low and farmers report rising operating costs and softer local sales; the administration has moved to expand some beef imports to help cool ground beef prices.
Helping Hands Child Development Center in Riverside offers play-based daycare and preschool programs for children aged 18 months to 5 years, with low teacher-to-child ratios and regular family communication through newsletters and an app.
The state announced $9.5 million in water and sewer grants for McDowell and Mingo counties and proposed a $10 million SENTRY flood-warning pilot ahead of the one-year anniversary of a fatal flood.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 entered the International Space Station about 36 hours after liftoff on Feb. 14, restoring the station to its normal crew capacity; the four will remain for an eight-month mission.
