SPRINGFIELD – Central Illinois and the capital city will be seeing another round of bitter cold temperatures this weekend. Temperatures are set to turn sharply colder by late week, according to the National Weather Service.

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.

Ilinois State police said, Springfield Police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop after 5 p.m. Saturday in the 2400 block of Neil Road as part of an ongoing investigation

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded about a half an hour south of Taylorville in the early morning hours of Jan. 20.

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.

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.

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

Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield for the spring legislative session. They’re facing some tough realities: a budget gap in the billions, growing pressure to deliver affordability relief, and a widening financial rift with Washington,

The Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant is part of the annual Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs convention every January in Springfield. The new Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, Krista Phillips from Effingham County, will reign over the 2026 Illinois State Fair.

Cold outside? Dive into Illinois’ most comforting Italian restaurants serving hearty pasta, perfect pizza, and nonstop cozy vibes.

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.