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 ...

Illinois' best-known city might be Chicago, but outside that bustling metropolis, the state also offers a capital sure to please lovers of history.

When it comes to history, there are names and stories many people may never know — unless someone takes the time to preserve ...

After 16 months of being shuttered, the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum held a grand reopening on Sept. 13, 2025.