Gov. Pritzker and MK Pritzker purchased the Grand Champion Steer at the Illinois State Fair for the sixth consecutive year.

SPRINGFIELD -- As a new school year begins, there is new leadership at several Springfield area schools. Meet your new ...

Readers of The State Journal-Register voted on the best hair salons in town. Here are the top three hair salons in the ...

Do Illinois residents approve of Donald Trump's job performance? See what polls say, and how his approval rating compares to that of previous presidents.

Mennie Machine Company announced plans to cut 17 employees from its facility in the village of Mark, according to a filing under the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. The ...

Illinois College has earned a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. The college has maintained this distinction for more than 100 years. In 2024, only 58% of ...

Gov. Pritzker addressed Texas legislators fleeing to Illinois on Aug. 6, 2025, in Springfield. Could Illinois consider redistricting? Pritzker offered some thoughts. Read what Pritzker had to say ...

Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya released a preliminary autopsy finding in the death of a 16-year-old from Virden on ...

The protests are being organized in response to the estimated $40 million price tag on the parade. Here’s what’s happening in Springfield.

Mother-daughter duo Denise and Shelby Rainford are opening a yarn craft store called Extra Yarn in Springfield, Illinois. The store will offer a variety of yarn types, tools, and classes, with a ...

The Springfield Aldermanic Black Caucus is calling for action on the redevelopment and long-term equity-driven growth of the city's east side.

Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya confirmed the student was a junior at North Mac High School in Virden.