More than 20 years into his incarceration, criminal justice reform advocates say Carter is among roughly 1,200 people in prison in Illinois who, under legislation being considered in Springfield, ...

Missouri’s piece of this historic highway stretches from St. Louis on the eastern border to Joplin in the southwest corner, passing through communities where Route 66 isn’t just history—it’s their ...

The Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba stands as the oldest continuously operating motel on Route 66, welcoming travelers since 1935. Recently restored, it maintains its vintage charm with modern comforts. The ...

In an effort to encourage more people to visit downtown Springfield, a group of restaurant owners decided to introduce the city's first restaurant week. Downtown Restaurant Week runs from Sunday, ...

The Springfield Regional Arts Council hosts the First Friday Art walk on the first Friday evening of each month.

Here’s what to know about how scientists determine how extreme a flood is and how common these extreme events are becoming.

Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren confirmed at the NFL owners meetings that the team no longer has a singular focus on ...

The four-story hotel was recently renovated and has rooms that start at $100 per night, well below the city's luxury market.

Looking for a new restaurant in Jacksonville? Here's what's new or coming soon on the city's Southside, including the Town ...

As Chicago transit agencies and Illinois lawmakers near a deadline to fix a transit budget shortfall of about $770 million, ...

The Springfield Police Department is investigating after a deadly shooting took place on Hebron Street early Wednesday ...

Jacksonville's restaurant scene continues to grow. Here's a look at what's new or coming soon to downtown, Riverside, San ...