A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Illinois early Tuesday morning. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck downstate Illinois around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The quake was centered in southern Christian County, near Ohlman. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A small earthquake was reported in downstate Illinois early Tuesday morning.

The Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site will host popular game nights, date nights and evening tour programs on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Old State Capitol State Historic Site will be open late on Saturday evenings for Civil War Saturday presentations. The sites are managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Join Springfield’s Route 66 centennial 5K on June 6 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Celebrate 100 years of history with a scenic run.

As Illinois lawmakers convene for the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 3320, Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act, is quickly emerging as one of Gov. J.

Springfield's city government has noticed business owners struggling to keep their doors open, and for new business owners and nonprofits, there's been a struggle to get anything concrete started.

A mix of outdoors stories from Illinois, including information on the opportunity to experience eagle-watching events across the state.

Taxpayers usually get told what raise they will receive. They also get told what raises they will give: to state lawmakers, and by those same lawmakers.

“We're going to focus on things that help folks in their household budget,” Welch told Capitol News Illinois. “We're going to focus on things that help create good jobs, wage growth and opportunity. We're going to help our small businesses continue to grow and succeed.”