Rail investment will boost Illinois' economy, create thousands of jobs and secure our place as a national freight hub, writes ...

Just about 30 miles northeast of Springfield and 160 miles southwest of Chicago, Lincoln sits like a time capsule along Route 66, waiting for travelers smart enough to exit the highway and discover ...

This west-central Illinois gem sits about 30 miles west of Springfield, offering a refreshing escape from big-city chaos without sacrificing civilization’s comforts. Think of Jacksonville as that ...

Democrats in D.C. are trying to convince lawmakers in Illinois to redraw congressional maps. Illinois House Republicans said they oppose that move. Senate Democrats block government funding bill for ...

Feeling spooky? With Halloween less than a week away, here are Halloween-themed events planned in Central Illinois. Know any we missed? Contact [email protected] ...

The Central Illinois Foodbank prepares as a major food assistance program could be stopped because of the partial federal government shutdown. The food bank has scheduled two supplemental food ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Community College Board announced steady growth in enrollment at community colleges on Thursday. In Fall 2025, there were 274,737 students enrolled in community ...

Peoria High is predicted to defeat Normal Community, which would secure a share of the Big 12 Conference title. East Peoria needs a victory against Pekin to make the playoffs for the first time since ...

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ push for Illinois Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map as a counter to President Donald Trump’s mid-decade redistricting project in GOP-led ...