For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...

Illinois' best-known city might be Chicago, but outside that bustling metropolis, the state also offers a capital sure to please lovers of history.

Summer in Springfield continues to show residents and visitors exactly why Illinois’s capital of 100,000 comes alive when the sun makes its long-awaited debut. The birthplace of the 16th president, ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will present a series of free history walks and porch talks at Springfield historic sites this summer. “Walk, Hike and Bike History” returns with ...

With the iconic Route 66 turning 100 in 2026, there's no better time to visit the birthplace of the 'Main street of America' in Illinois. The roadtrippers' dream route touches on a dozen historic ...

Playwright Tim Crawford doesn't think the city of Springfield has come to a reckoning about its 1908 Race Riot, during which two Black men were lynched and dozens of Black-owned homes and businesses ...