In recent years, the Chicago River itself has undergone a renaissance, from a lifeless industrial waterway into a vibrant ...

The Sangamon County Historical Society is now taking applications for funding historic special projects within the county ...

More than a dozen people were interested in becoming the Ward 1 alderman in Springfield, including 12 people being ...

In fact, the state's oldest elementary school actually opened over 200 years ago. Founded in 1790 in the town of Springfield, Eureka Schoolhouse is one year older than the state of Vermont itself.

Route 66’s Centennial year adding to its legendary stature and the perfect time to explore one of the USA’s most iconic road ...

It's Black History Month and the city of Springfield kicked off the first weekend of February with a flag-raising ceremony to honor black American heritage.

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller insists he speaks from painful experience when it comes to the subject of the state’s long ...

Auditions for "The Importance of Being Earnest": 10 a.m.-noon, Springfield Art Association, Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield | To sign up or for more information, visit edwardsplace.org.

A lawsuit filed Tuesday suggested Democrats continue to hold a supermajority in the Illinois House thanks to illegally ...

Though Joens explored many professions over the course of his career, his love for Illinois history has been at the heart of ...

Our first history program of the year will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., at the Vernon County History Center in ...

Plains, Auburn boys get Sangamo wins Tuesday, City Swim, plus other top performances around Springfield this week: ...