A new poll in Illinois looked at a small sampling of “likely 2026 General Election voters” and asked them about issues facing ...

Powerball numbers and jackpot results for $482 million lottery drawing Saturday, Aug. 9 2025. Who won? Winning numbers, drawing time, tickets and more.

New safety, food and ticketing rules are in place for the 2025 Illinois State Fair Grandstand. Here’s what attendees need to ...

The Springfield Community's Choice Awards celebrates the best businesses and organizations in the Springfield area each year.

A central Illinois daycare owner who is facing a federal lawsuit is opening a new childcare center in Springfield.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made her second visit of the year to Illinois on Friday.

Illinois State Police Color Guard march in the Twilight Parade at the Illinois State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Springfield. Children pick up candy thrown by parade participants during the ...

The Boston Red Sox (64-52) visit the San Diego Padres (64-51) Friday, opening a 3-game series. First pitch from Petco Park is ...

Gov. JB Pritzker, along with other state and local officials, including Mayor Misty Buscher, cuts the ribbon to kick off the 2025 Illinois State Fair.

Drawing on the State Fair's theme "Adventure Awaits," the Butter Cow is joined by an adventure seeking companion.

Gov. JB Pritzker in Springfield on Aug. 6 called the Texas House Democrats who fled the state for Illinois to thwart a Republican quorum to vote on a controversial congressional redistricting plan ...

A photographer on the rail captures harness racing at the 1890 Illinois State Fair. The 2025 State Fair runs Aug. 7-17. The Metcalf & Co. Ambulance of Rochester at the 1910 Illinois State Fair. The ...