From strange classics to surprisingly tasty local staples, these Illinois foods prove the Prairie State does weird and delicious better than anywhere.

Travel through time in Illinois! Discover historic towns, theaters, and landmarks where the past still lives in brick streets and grand old buildings.

After some active weather from last night with showers and severe thunderstorms with hail, things are easing up for the rest of the week. One of the things to look forward to is the upcoming ...

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, Springfield has plenty of seasonal events perfect for every age. The majority of these events take place this Saturday, March 14,and run ...

A new exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum puts the spotlight on Springfield history and the way its economy and social fabric were influenced for decades by one of America’s ...

Springfield offers five exciting events this weekend, including the Saint Patrick's Day parade and the Railyard opening.

Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar Rum is hitting major new markets-but what's behind the explosive demand driving this celebrity spirit ...

The largest artificial lake within Illinois' borders has plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, including top fishing spots and beachy campgrounds.

Springfield Area Arts Council organizes the Poetry Out Loud Contest annually. Mark Turcotte, the Illinois Poet Laureate, visits to share how poetry is thriving because it's more than dead poets.

Sometimes the best adventures are hiding in plain sight, and Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery in Springfield, Illinois proves that ...

This plan would require any student who commits sexual assault or attempted sexual assault at school, a school-sponsored activity or event, or activities related to school to be expelled for ...

Green was a former sports editor and managing editor of the Journal-Courier, a sports and general assignment writer for the State Journal-Register in Springfield and a contributor to The Source in ...