Jim Betts, the chief engineer at the Springfield museum, spent several decades in Hollywood working on set designs at three ...

Planning a trip to Springfield, Illinois, but not sure where to begin? As the hometown of Abraham Lincoln and a hub of Route 66 nostalgia, this historic city blends presidential heritage with a warm ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will present a series of free history walks and porch talks at Springfield historic sites this summer. “Walk, Hike and Bike History” returns with ...

Find out about the Sonya Massey Act and how Massey's death led to more comprehensive background checks for Illinois police.

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