Candidates running for the Elgin City Council on April 1 provide bio information and answer questions related to why they’re running and issues the council is facing.

Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries Friday night and police arrested a suspect after a tense five-hour ...

Two candidates will face off for Springfield City Council’s General Zone A seat. Heather Hardinger currently serves Zone A.

Two candidates will compete for Springfield City Council’s General Zone 4 seat. Matthew Simpson currently serves Zone 4 and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield man has been charged in a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a cyclist on Parker Street. According to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office ...

With warmer weather on the way, the Springfield Police Department is setting its sights on unauthorized outdoor gatherings, or pop-up parties.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Police Department is investigating after a deadly shooting took place on Hebron Street early Wednesday morning. Springfield opens new downtown parking ...

An autopsy was performed on Monday that confirmed Bell died from the wound. Springfield Police detectives and crime scene personnel arrived on scene to interview witnesses and process evidence.

The Illinois Eagle, a statewide news source for the LGBTQA+ community, has closed its public office in Springfield due to financial struggles. The paper, which relies on volunteer reporting ...

“Springfield, Il. – Wabash Ave. – Coming Soon!!” pops up on the fast-food brand’s location map on the company website with a cursor click on Illinois. The promo doesn’t offer a ...

It’s true that reducing licensing red tape wouldn’t fix all that ails Illinois’ economy — but it’s a smart place to start. We wish Springfield would’ve acted on this initiative and ...

A man was shot and killed on April 1 following a traffic collision, according to officials at the Springfield Police Department. An officer arrived at a traffic collision where people were hurt in ...