Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual ...

Illinois state government has become very good at adding. Good government, however, also requires subtracting.

A new independent bookstore, Elderberry & Plumb, has opened in Springfield, Illinois. The store sells new books directly from ...

For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...

Registration age has been expanded for Springfield Safety City, a free, interactive summer safety camp designed for children entering first through third grade. Due to available space, the City has ...

In Springfield, Illinois, Route 66 still feels present and alive. The road’s 100th anniversary is giving the city a moment to highlight what has always set it apart. It’s not a place to simply pass ...

The vacant property in downtown Springfield known as the “Y Block” would be transformed into a public park and venue space featuring native landscapes, a natural limestone amphitheater, shade and a ...

President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Friday designating the site of a 1908 race massacre in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument. For two nights in August 1908, a White mob laid siege to ...

Springfield’s freshest retro diner is closing their doors to locals and tourists, just ahead of the Illinois State Fair. On ...

While some businesses have suffered in the previous months due to rising commercial property costs, lower foot traffic and tragic closures, the sheer number of new businesses and restaurants across ...