In a world where food trends come and go faster than Illinois weather changes, Star 66 Cafe stands as a monument to timeless cooking – proof that cheese fries, served in an unpretentious setting with ...

Springfield was supposed to be a Bloomington-based chicken restaurant's third location. But those plans are now on hold. Here's why.

Jack L. Smith, 95 1/2 years old, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 15, 2025, at The Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, Illinois. Born on August… ...

A national gas station and convenience store chain continues to work on a store location in Springfield after previous demolitions of a former hotel and restaurant. QuikTrip Corporation wants to ...

University of Illinois at Springfield* Per the 2022-2023 final release data in IPEDS The median salary for workers with 10 or more years of experience per Payscale.

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Lower gas prices this year are enticing more people to take to the roads and airports for travel during this Independence Day week.