Smokey Bones closed one of its last two remaining Illinois locations. The company announced in 2025 plans to close several ...

Discover cozy Illinois cafés locals swear are hidden gems, perfect for coffee, pastries, and finding your favorite nook to ...

Sean Kenny wanted to see a middle school wrestling program. Now, the Springfield High wrestling coach hopes for future ...

An inside look as to why an overseas manufacturing company decided to open its first U.S. location in Springfield.

Springfield’s Minority Business Institute starts in February, with classes, resources and networking for minority-owned businesses and nonprofits.

Hall’s Harley-Davidson in Springfield, Illinois, has been acquired by Rhett, Trent and Linn Simpson from longtime owners Stan and Pat Hall, ending more than six decades of family ownership at the ...

Even by the tawdry standards of the political class, the hypocrisy was undeniable. Illinois Democrats last week were euphorically praising Indiana Republicans. Why? Enough Republicans in the Indiana ...

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CHICAGO, Ill. (WMBD) — Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois lawmakers are “ready to respond if necessary,” if Indiana’s state legislature pass a proposed map that would remove two Democratic House seats. It ...

The city of Springfield has hired Suraksha Bhandari as its new professional planner. Credit: PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SPRINGFIELD The city of Springfield has hired Suraksha Bhandari as its new ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois lawmakers stand ready to respond if Indiana Republicans pass their new congressional map. Although it isn't a surprise since House Minority ...

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