Traveling Route 66? One of the first stops to make is in Springfield, Illinois. With so much to see, do, and taste, there are a plenty of things to explore.

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.

Additional festivities include the Illinois State Fair (Aug. 13–23), a centennial conference and gala at Motorheads Bar, ...

Discover why Springfield, Illinois is the perfect 3-day getaway from St. Louis. Explore Lincoln history, Route 66 attractions, and outdoor adventures in this fun, multi-day travel destination. Plan ...

The 2024 Illinois State Fair is scheduled to run from Thursday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 18.. The fair is always packed with a wide range of food vendors, and this year is no different.

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 ...