Springfield, Illinois is celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary with historic attractions, classic diners, art exhibits, and major events throughout 2026.

While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism ...

Springfield’s The Lovelorn joins Nordista Freeze’s 50 shows in 50 states world record run May 17 in Chicago. Be part of music ...

Springfield joins other Illinois communities benefiting from state-backed equity loans aimed at expanding access in the ...

Ben Hage has been named director of The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University, effective June 1.

Garden Refuge opens in Springfield, IL, offering affordable therapy, telehealth, and evidence-based mental health ...

The Women's Professional Baseball League will hold its inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois, the league announced Nov. 17, as its four teams will contest games at 5,200-seat Robin Roberts Stadium ...

Unfunded Illinois road projects, like I-55 near Springfield, are causing fatal crashes and costing drivers millions annually, ...

For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, ...

Springfield homes sell in 28 days, beating Illinois median of 49 days. Price cuts hit 43% of listings as inventory stays tight at 2.2 months supply. AI Summary The Springfield, IL metro housing market ...

A faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield entered a second week on Monday despite eight bargaining sessions. The ...