Small towns can offer a refreshing escape from the hustle of everyday life. Two small towns near St. Louis recently earned national recognition as standout destinations.

House Republicans called the lame duck session a “waste of taxpayer dollars,” given Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher declared ...

Illinois may be the second highest tax state in America, but several landmarks and places are amazing to visit and live in.

In America, states now celebrate not just flowers but their own desserts, minerals, neckwear—even firearms. Is there any ...

The ongoing winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain, disrupting travel across the Midwest and ...

Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.

You may never have heard of Brooklyn, Illinois. You might not be aware it’s one of the country’s first Black settlements, or ...

For the third consecutive year, the state of Illinois is building a float and participating in the Rose Parade on New Year’s ...

An alderman wants to revive discussion about the possibility of Springfield getting in line for a casino license from the ...

St. Louis proudly hosted the 1904 World’s Fair, leaving behind a rich legacy of artifacts and history. At the Missouri ...

Natalie Bomke's parents, Larry and Sally Jo, check in from Springfield, Illinois, where at least 9 inches of snow dumped overnight as part of this year's first winter storm system.

Some Springfield aldermen had questions about who the city appointed to be the new Planning and Economic Development director ...