Closest national parks to Springfield

Between Boston And Springfield Is A Historic New England Town With Shops And Serene Trails

This charming Massachusetts destination combines historic architecture, unique local shops, and scenic trails in a peaceful ...

Springfield’s 4th African community festival set for August

The 4th annual African Community Festival, featuring headliner Orchestre Moto and various cultural performances, is scheduled ...

Cafe in former Sgt. Pepper's location closes unexpectedly

Less than a year after opening, a Springfield location has unexpectedly closed and is looking for a new place to open.

The 9 Can’t-Miss Illinois Attractions Locals Want You To Know About

Looking for can’t-miss attractions in Illinois that locals recommend? These 9 destinations offer wonderful adventures and ...

Between Springfield and Mark Twain National Forest is an Ozark preserve for fishing, birding, and river views

There's no shortage of fun to be found in the Ozarks, and you can add the many outdoor activities of this gorgeous nature ...

Disney Reveals an Incredible D23 2026 Lineup Packed With Marvel, STAR WARS, Disney Animation, and So Much More

Disney has officially pulled back the curtain on the full programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event , and ...

Homer’s Best Quote Perfectly Explains Why ‘The Simpsons’ Is an All-Time Great

Homer's iconic quote in The Simpsons' Season 7's "Team Homer" episode perfectly captures the show's one constant that makes ...

Green Street Realty CEO buys Country Fair Shopping Center, still working on long-term plan

Green Street Realty owner and CEO Chris Saunders saw “a lot of potential” at Country Fair Shopping Center — enough to buy the ...

Closest national parks to Springfield

Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act ...

Closest national parks to Springfield, Illinois

Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual ...

Closest national parks to Springfield, Massachusetts

Approximately 323 million people visited American national parks in 2025, a 2.7% year-over-year decrease and the first annual decline since 2020. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act ...

How the 'Big Boy' train reunites Springfield with railroad history

Springfield's history is tied to the steam locomotives, with the largest remaining steam train coming into town this weekend.

Chicopee police locate missing 68-year-old man

The Chicopee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Police say that 68-year-old ...

Why these special 'July 4th' quarters could become sought-after by collectors

Unlike other coinage, the U.S. Mint has sent very, very few of these special "July 4th" quarters into circulation, ...

Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI

The Illinois State Board of Education released new guidelines recently on how schools should and should not use artificial ...

The Open has new codes of conduct for players and spectators. One requires no clarification

The R&A confirmed to Golfweek that the following policy covering “serious misconduct” is in effect this week at Royal ...

Nearly 5K without power after storms hit the Upstate, WNC and Georgia

More than 10,000 customers are without power in the Upstate, western North Carolina, and northeastern Georgia due to storms ...

Tourism spending, Springfield investment bill considered as budget deadline nears

(The Center Square) – Multiple proposals that could increase funding targeted at increasing tourism in Illinois are under consideration for the coming year’s state budget. Present in the wider ...

Tensions rise at board meeting as Springfield schools support staff prepare to strike

Springfield Local Schools is bracing for major disruptions Wednesday morning as nearly 100 support staff employees prepare to go on strike.

Fatal Multivehicle Crash on Highway 126 in Springfield

One person died in a multivehicle crash on Highway 126 in Springfield early Tuesday morning, leading to an extended closure of the highway for several hours. 74°F ...

Critics Warn of Lost Control as Springfield Weighs Joining Winnipeg Metropolitan Region

The RM of Springfield is facing a pivotal decision on whether to join the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR), with some residents warning about the risks to local autonomy while Mayor Patrick Therrien ...

Illinois increasing taxes on tobacco products starting July 1: Why one group hopes it will lower usage

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Starting next week, it will cost you more in Illinois to buy tobacco and nicotine products. Taxes on vapes, nicotine pouches and other tobacco products will increase July 1. Most ...

Springfield’s smallest bar — the Stonewall Tavern — on way to reopening

SPRINGFIELD — Two experienced tavern owners are planning to renovate and reopen the city’s smallest bar at the Amtrak bridge on Main Street. William Harbey and Daniel Dineen are hoping to reopen the ...