President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Friday designating the site of a 1908 race massacre in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument. For two nights in August 1908, a White mob laid siege to ...

For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...

Summer in Springfield continues to show residents and visitors exactly why Illinois’s capital of 100,000 comes alive when the sun makes its long-awaited debut. The birthplace of the 16th president, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — We are back for another One Tank Trip. This time, we're on the Illinois side of the river, visiting the state capital. Just over an hour and a half from St. Louis, Springfield, ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)–In February, historic sites in Springfield will host various hikes, talks, tours, and films to celebrate Black History Month. All events are free, open to everyone, and do not ...

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

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois History Day, an event that invites students from across Illinois to create history projects such as exhibits, websites, documentaries, performances and research papers on topics ...