In coming weeks, Springfield residents will be celebrating freedom and empowering Black community. As part of the 32nd annual ...

Fireworks return to downtown Springfield in celebration of America 250. Cities and towns across central Illinois are doing ...

SPRINGFIELD – Central Illinois is expected to be hot and rainy this week. The hottest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday.

A storm packing strong winds and possibly a tornado caused significant damage Wednesday night to Springfield's Animal ...

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 capital city woke up to buildings at the local airport tossed around, and warped fences, along with damage to a northside ...

After passing long-sought regulations on the insurance and AI industries, lawmakers' highest profile topics to tackle will ...

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A new Springfield, Illinois, boat tour offers Route 66 fans a rare ride along a submerged alignment of the Mother Road — and ...

Springfield has seen an increase in car thefts this year, especially in the last few weeks. Criminal Investigations Division Commander Jarod Maddox said thefts are up 27% so far this year.  "The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the 201-year history of Springfield, the city has been home to a future U.S. president, the founder of the Post cereal company, ...