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

The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame inducted 48 new members at this year’s annual ceremony in Springfield. The 2026 class ...

Nearly seven feet in length and weighing 800 pounds, "Bicentennial Bison," simply known as The Buffalo, has become a beloved ...

Make August date night count at these Illinois restaurants, where memorable plates and inviting settings make lingering a ...

Reporting indicates concerns about Benton’s behavior were documented for years before anything became public, despite Welch’s ...

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

Rediscover the fun of browsing at these Illinois toy stores filled with nostalgic favorites, creative finds, and surprises ...

A person was taken into custody Monday afternoon hours after a Chicago police SWAT team officer was shot during a barricade situation in Albany Park, according to police.

Alex Eickhoff, a 2020 Hillsboro High School graduate, nearly became the first area golfer to win Illinois State Amateur since ...

Ryan Chiaverini's Route 66 trek stopped in Springfield, Illinois at Cozy Dog Drive In and Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St Louis.

A major decision could come Thursday in the ethics investigation into Harry Benton. The former state representative resigned ...

Lake County, Chicago, Peoria and Champaign-Urbana gained, while unemployment rose in most areas, BLS and DES said.