3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (298+ words) Springfield police leaders recognized three officers with promotions during a ceremony held Sept. 9 at the Springfield City Council Chambers. Mayor Misty Buscher and Springfield Police Chief Joseph Behl announced the promotions, according to a community announcement. Officer Dale Davis and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (220+ words) The Illinois high school football season barrels into Week 3 Thursday, Sept. 3-Saturday, Sept. 5. Revisit this page throughout the weekend for live updates, results and top performers for the Springfield area. USA TODAY Network-Illinois readers can get a 15% discount on a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (56+ words) After decades in downtown Springfield, R&S Custom Products has moved to a remote model to continue operations. Longtime downtown Springfield business moves to remote model SPRINGFIELD, IL – A printing and product design supplier has gone remote. Richard and Stehman…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (85+ words) The Springfield Community's Choice Awards celebrates the best businesses and organizations in the Springfield area each year. The State Journal-Register readers vote at sj-r.com in more than 140... These are the best Italian restaurants in Springfield, readers said SPRINGFIELD, IL…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (82+ words) Springfield's history is tied to the steam locomotives, with the largest remaining steam train coming into town this weekend. How the 'Big Boy' train reunites Springfield with railroad history SPRINGFIELD, IL – It'll be a historic weekend in the capital city…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (76+ words) A Springfield eatery continues to thrive despite changes to the food industry. A Maid-Rite sandwich is steamed loose hamburger meat topped with pickle, onion and mustard. The building competes with... Maid-Rite has stood test of time in Springfield over the…...

2+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (74+ words) The Springfield Community's Choice Awards celebrates the best businesses and organizations in the Springfield area each year. The State Journal-Register readers vote at sj-r.com in more than 140... SPRINGFIELD, IL – Sushi lovers, what is your favorite kind? California roll, or…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) The world's largest operating steam locomotive will soon make a stop in the capital city. Union Pacific's "Big Boy" No. 4014 is journeying west from the east coast in collaboration with Norfolk... 'Big Boy' train to stop in Springfield. Everything you…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (75+ words) The Springfield Community's Choice Awards celebrates the best businesses and organizations in the Springfield area each year. The State Journal-Register readers vote at sj-r.com i... SPRINGFIELD, IL – It's an eatery for people on the go. Do you have a favorite…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (75+ words) The story of the damaged tree from Lincoln's time drew national attention, including an article in the New York Times. Now, the tree has been removed. Roughly 175-year-old 'witness tree' officially removed in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, IL -- A tree dating from…...