Initial unemployment claims in Illinois dropped last week, mirroring a national trend of decreasing jobless filings, ...

See all the first-round matchups for the Springfield area at the IHSA boys and girls wrestling state finals, plus results.

The Chicago Bears said they are "committed to finishing the remaining site-specific necessary due diligence" to build a new stadium in Indiana.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed a $56.1 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes minimal new spending.

Trent Quarton was approved by District 186's board of education on Tuesday to become the next Springfield High head football coach.

Williamsville and Riverton both earned impressive wins in the Riverton Shootout on Saturday. Will those wins translate to a postseason boon?

Springfield High and Chatham Glenwood swam stroke for stroke on Feb. 7, but this weekend, the stakes are even higher in the IHSA boys swimming sectionals.

Several groups across the Springfield area are hosting fish fries leading up to Easter Sunday in April. Here are some to check out this year. Price: A three-piece walleye dinner is $12.50 plus tax, ...

Gov. JB Pritzker is recommending new legislation that would help to plug the hole from cuts that the federal government has made.

SPRINGFIELD -- The negotiated base salary for the new Springfield School District 186 superintendent fell in the middle of the range agreed upon by the board of education last fall, though it is less ...

Illinois opens nominations for the 2026 Makers Madness contest, letting voters choose the coolest product made in the state.

Election Day is March 17. Polling places throughout Illinois are scheduled to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The county where you live may have extended hours. Prospective voters can look up their ...