The world's biggest steam train will pass through Springfield as it travels the US to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

In his visit to the statehouse, Chicago's mayor partnered with other municipalities against a possible cut in state funding.

Get your kicks on a Route 66 road trip—a classic 2,448-mile drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, packed with American history ...

In a new poll, 56% of Chicagoans said they wanted the Bears to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, not Indiana.

In Springfield, Illinois, Route 66 still feels present and alive. The road’s 100th anniversary is giving the city a moment to highlight what has always set it apart. It’s not a place to simply pass ...

CAIRO, Ill. (WSIL) — A powerful new traveling exhibit is turning back the pages of history to shine a light on one of the most courageous chapters in Illinois and American history. “Journey to Freedom ...

CAIRO, Ill. (WSIL) -- A traveling exhibit is bringing Illinois' Underground Railroad history to life, highlighting stories of courage and those involved in the fight for freedom. The exhibit is now on ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers head into the busy back half of the spring legislative session seeking to quash signature parts of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s agenda, from his attempts to tax ...

Federal, state, and local officials met in Springfield on Wednesday to discuss the future of Compass Rail and interstate rail projects across Massachusetts. Trump raged at Fox News to take a host 'off ...

SPRINGFIELD – State and local officials met downtown Tuesday morning to unveil a bipartisan plan designed to expand Springfield’s economy. The proposal, spearheaded by state Sen. Doris Turner, ...

Several groups will rally in Springfield on Wednesday to urge Illinois state lawmakers to pass various pieces of legislation. Several labor unions were on their way to the Illinois State Capitol to ...

Illinois played a remarkable role in one of the most courageous freedom movements in American history. Across the state, brave families opened their homes, churches, and college halls to freedom ...