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A press conference was held Wednesday at Navy Pier in Chicago to outline how Illinois will mark America's 250th birthday.
History
10 months ago
Plans in the works for Illinois to mark America’s 250th birthday

History, art, natural beauty, and more will be part of the state celebration.

FILE-Demolition workers stand outside the former Pillsbury Plant in Springfield in Late-October, 2026.
Local
10 months ago
Demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is still marching forward

Down goes the Pillsbury Mills plant that used to once stand in Springfield.

Sr. Anita Cleary
Local
10 months ago
Springfield Dominican Sister joins pilgrimage to support deported women

Trip deepens lifelong commitment to immigrant justice

FILE-Demolition workers stand outside the former Pillsbury Plant in Springfield in Late-October, 2026.
Local
10 months ago
The Pilsbury Project reaches yet another milestone

Another big milestone for the Pillsbury Project was reached recently. The AB-Mill water tower has officially come down.

Local
10 months ago
Springfield’s holiday historic homes tour

The city’s most treasured homes dressed in their seasonal best!

Here's a look at some of the inaccuracies that have been revealed regarding the "First Thanksgiving."
Holiday Guide
10 months ago
Setting Thanksgiving history straight

Here’s a look at some of the inaccuracies that have been revealed regarding the “First Thanksgiving.”

Pope Leo XIV and Gov. JB Pritzker meet in the Vatican on Nov. 19, 2025. (The Vatican)
IL State News
10 months ago
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome

The governor also extended an invitation to the Chicago-born pontiff to visit his hometown.

60 people take oaths Monday, November 17, to become U.S. citizens under the naturalization process.
Local
11 months ago
‘Welcome home’: 60 more residents become naturalized U.S. citizens

“It’s a dream for a lot of people that they want to be…here to get this done,” said Johnson.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
History
11 months ago
One of the most popular speeches in our nation is on display right here in Springfield, IL

“Four score and seven years ago…..” Sound familiar? Read the Gettysburg Address in Lincolns own hand!

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