MacArthur Blvd. saying the business had closed, backed up by Google maps listing the business as closed. Why? With the end of their lease, MaryFlor closed in downtown Springfield. “After years of ...

A hotel/motel guest license tax increase will go before Springfield voters on November 4.

Today in Illinois, only six covered bridges remain. Mostly nestled in out-of-the-way rural locales, many have become ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s finance team is briefing members of the City Council on potential new or expanded revenue streams.

In a competitive season when many outdoor venues have numerous big-name acts and bigger cities can host stadium tours and large festivals, Springfield has entered the competition with its own brand ...

Richland County voters may vote directly on the future of large wind and solar power facilities in the county.

The banana pudding arrives without fanfare but delivers pure joy – creamy, sweet, with perfectly softened vanilla wafers that have absorbed just the right amount of moisture. It’s the kind of dessert ...

Sitting pretty in Champaign County, roughly 14 miles north of Urbana-Champaign, this unassuming town offers a delightful blend of history, small-town charm, and attractions that won’t have you ...

Before railroads were established in Illinois, cattle and hog farmers drove their animals to livestock markets and processing ...

Brian Su has been a part of downtown Springfield since 1993. But he knows time is ticking on all of Springfield's downtown ...

Amid a string of closures in downtown Springfield, leaders say they have plans for revitalization. Business owners say it's not enough.