The city of Springfield has hired Suraksha Bhandari as its new professional planner, bringing a blend of international experience, architectural training and research-driven urban planning to city ...

The holiday season is a busy one meaning there may have been news you missed. Don't worry, we have you covered.

When El Paso, Illinois, high school history teacher Michael Melick decided to have his advanced class focus on local history, he didn’t predict it would result in a museum devoted to voting rights in ...

The Illinois Product Holiday Market is moving indoors to Springfield’s Union Station, 500 E. Madison St., due to near-freezing temperatures in the weekend forecast, according to a community ...

A Springfield wine bar received a $245,000 state grant to expand into its historic upper floors. The expansion will add an ...

From cookies to cozy comfort food, Illinois’ holiday festivals serve up delicious December magic you won’t want to miss!

Missouri Avenue is closed as firefighters battle the blaze.

Explore the Illinois breakfast joints winning over locals with fluffy pancakes, bold coffee, and morning dishes that taste ...

President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless ...

Here at The State Journal-Register, we wanted to share some of our own holiday traditions and what makes the holidays memorable to us when we clock out, put away the pen and notebook, and head home.

There are lawmakers — and candidates — who put forward serious, workable solutions that can lower property taxes.

But here’s something that might restore a tiny bit of your faith: Charleston, Illinois exists as a legitimate option for people trying to stretch Social Security checks into an actual life rather than ...