The second major overhaul of the Capitol in just over a decade will include updated offices and enhanced security, as well as a refurbished Senate chamber finished last year.

Happy New Year! With the calendar turning to 2026, roughly 300 new state laws have been ushered in, statutes that will ...

Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax will go away on Jan. 1, though many people will continue to pay it at the local level.

Even if you’ve never roadtripped, 2026 is the year to hit the open road in the USA. The iconic Route 66 celebrates its 100th ...

The city’s top building official says it would take tens of millions of dollars to restore the landmark tower to its former ...

From pizza parlors to bars to new Mexican restaurants and more: a look at restaurants and businesses that opened in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In an expected move, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit last week seeking to nullify a new state ...

Five major Springfield roads were resurfaced in 2025 with $25M from Rebuild Illinois, improving safety and reliability for ...

Capitol News Illinois published more than 500 stories in 2025, a year that began with longtime Democratic powerhouse Michael Madigan’s ...

The 10-year agreement with McCaffery Interests Inc. will allow the company to tap into the state Housing Development ...

Springfield City Council will handle major decisions in 2026, including a potential referendum and next steps for the convention center plan.