Local organizations are holding a Community Health Fair in Springfield at the Central Library Rotunda on State Street.

Gov. JB Pritzker defends LGBTQ rights while urging Democrats to focus on economic issues amid party strategy debate.

The announcement that U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second highest ranking Democrat in the Senate, would not seek reelection generated accolades for his more than four decades of leadership in the U.S.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Dick Durbin of Illinois, the US Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material ...

The city of Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America’s Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026.

The Springfield Creative City Collective says its “For the Love of Springfield Grant Program” will give $50,000 to local ...

Downtown Springfield Inc. is an organization working to create a vibrant and connected community to enrich the downtown ...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a son of East St. Louis who rose to become the second-most powerful Democrat in the U.S. Senate, announced Wednesday that will not seek reelection in 2026.

After his announcement on Wednesday, leaders and organizations around the area shared statements responding to the news.

Nikki Budzinski released the following statement on Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's decision to not seek re-election.I cannot ...

The decision of whether to run has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States senator. But in my heart I ...

SPRINGFIELD - In a video message shared with Illinois voters today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced ...