2+ day, 34+ min 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…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (70+ words) The owner of multiple daycare centers in central Illinois recently faced DCFS violations, all while a federal lawsuit is still ongoing. Federal lawsuit with Springfield daycare owner moves forward in court SPRINGFIELD, IL " A central Illinois daycare business with a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (104+ words) Springfield saw a flurry of business activity in May with new restaurants opening and multiple businesses closing. Springfield sees wave of new business openings in May SPRINGFIELD " Several businesses opened in May serving fresh concepts from familiar small business owners…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (659+ words) A host of music festivals and other series and celebrations are in full bloom in and around Springfield this spring. The'Levitt'AMP Springfield Music Series, presented by PNC Bank, returns to the Y Block May 28 and the Little Flower Parish Heritage…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (58+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The capital city has lots of options when it comes to eateries, but what's your top-pick for a restaurant? SJ-R readers voted on their favorite all-around restaurant in 2025 Official Community Choice Awards. Here are the top three establishments, per…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (69+ words) Here are nursing homes and care facilities in the Springfield area that were fined for violations in late 2025. Illinois fines multiple Springfield-area nursing homes SPRINGFIELD " Four times a year, an Illinois agency releases a report showing violations against nursing homes,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (86+ words) The State FFA Convention attracted more than 5, 000 members, advisors and other guests in 2025. Why the convention is leaving Springfield after 2027. Why this state convention is leaving Springfield after 2027 for Peoria SPRINGFIELD -- Visit Springfield Director Scott Dahl confirmed to The State…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (429+ words) The sophomore forward twice found the back post in the second half to lead the Senators to their second straight Central State Eight Conference girls soccer title in a2-0victoryover Chatham Glenwood ata rain-soaked Lee Field on Tuesday, May 5." "I think it's…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (108+ words) An arrest has been made in connection to the February break-ins at several downtown businesses. Daisy Jane's Custom Cup Coffee and 217 Comics were vandalized and broken into over Valentine's Day. .. Arrest made in connection to downtown Springfield business break-ins SPRINGFIELD…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (88+ words) Bespoke Cafe, a new diner and brunch spot, is opening in Springfield, taking over the former UGLY restaurant space. New breakfast, brunch place opening in Springfield SPRINGFIELD " Not even a month has passed since UGLY has closed, but a new…...