Local
8 months ago
Springfield to welcome 60 new US citizens at the Old State Capitol

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services often holds naturalization ceremonies at notable civic locations

Lincoln Monument
IL State News
8 months ago
Lincoln’s blood-stained gloves from the night of his assassination among 144 artifacts on auction

The auction at Freeman’s/Hindman in Chicago raised $7.9 million, but that includes buyers’ premiums of roughly 28% tacked onto each sale to cover the auction house’s administrative costs.

Retirement
Local
8 months ago
Report: Springfield tops in Illinois for retirees

A fifth of the city’s residents are 65 or older, and good median home prices, are among the factors

Local
9 months ago
80th annual Lincoln Pilgrimage marches through town

Scouts from as far away as Florida and California who want to participate.

Weekend Rundown with Lynch
Weekend Rundown
9 months ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Check out Lynch’s top pick for things to do in Springfield this weekend!

Things to do in Springfield this weekend: See Lynch’s pick and more!

Neon sign park at Illinois State Fairgrounds
History
9 months ago
Amazing art installations you’ll only find on Route 66

The Legends Neon Park at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield showcases recreations and restorations of signs from long-lost Route 66 businesses like the Chain of Rocks Motel.

Local
9 months ago
Downtown Springfield, Inc. looks for community input

One attendee says the focus need to be on the Arts, Cuisine and Entertainment or ACE.

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