SPRINGFIELD -- A key U.S. Senate race, a Republican primary for Sangamon County Sheriff and a referendum about a 708 mental health board in Sangamon County are the highlights of the March 17 primary ...

Planning a trip to Springfield, Illinois, but not sure where to begin? As the hometown of Abraham Lincoln and a hub of Route 66 nostalgia, this historic city blends presidential heritage with a warm ...

Senior Josephine Oke (left) and other members of the Springfield High School team consider a question at the Black History Bowl in the Southeast High School auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

The Illinois Secretary of State's Vehicle Show is returning to downtown Springfield on Sept. 6. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will celebrate its 75th anniversary and the 70th ...

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 ...