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Sr. Anita Cleary
Local
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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!

This letter is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
5 months ago
Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

Abraham Lincoln penned the entreaty on behalf of his young friend, William Johnson, because ironically, his dark complexion caused freed Black White House staffers with lighter skin to shun him.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
History
5 months ago
Illinois State Museum celebrates the Route 66 Mother Road’s 100th anniversary in 2026

Route 66 is Celebrating their Mother road’s 100th anniversary. The Illinois State Museum, will be Launching a new online historical database on the famous highway.

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