The Rebuild Illinois program created 240,000 jobs statewide but Springfield saw lower returns than other areas.

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 ...

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

Springfield's history is tied to the steam locomotives, with the largest remaining steam train coming into town this weekend.

Multiple new businesses opened in June around the capital city, while some others closed their doors for the final time.

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

Springfield's first commercial brewery, Springfield Brewery, was established by English immigrant James Busher in 1840. The ...

Illinois IDNR and Springfield plan a downtown Y Block park with native plants, limestone amphitheater, and event space near the Governor's Mansion.

The City of Springfield gave the green light to move forward with a plan to redevelop the Y Block downtown. The space is ...

Records show a popular drive thru coffee shop which recently opened in Springfield is already eyeing a second location.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Springfield and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are planning to bring a new park and outdoor venue space to the downtown area. The new park would be ...