Editor’s note: This essay is by a former two-term mayor of Springfield who also served on the Springfield City Council for 14 years. “My time in elected office is past, but I continue to care about ...

If anyone in the state legislature understands the challenges faced by a mayor, it’s a former mayor. So it’s striking that state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, former mayor of south suburban Chicago Heights, is ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers head into the busy back half of the spring legislative session seeking to quash signature parts of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s agenda, from his attempts to tax ...

The 2026 MLB season kicked off last week, and Lids is celebrating in Springfield through “The Simpsons” x MLB x New Era collection. Launching exclusively at Lids today, the collection features five ...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that an International Motors facility in Springfield has been sold, not the company itself. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) – An International Motors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bart Simpson presses his face into the glass in a recording studio in The Simpsons - Disney When "The Simpsons" was greenlit, ...

Singer-songwriter John Mayer has enchanted music fans for over a decade. The American artist is recognized internationally for his soft voice and his incredible guitar solos. Let's now take a look at ...

Mayor Domenic Sarno is requesting assistance from the Massachusetts State Senate to advance a home rule bill aimed at providing property tax relief for Springfield residents. Quadruple amputee ...

Marcelo Mayer will start the season as the Red Sox's primary second baseman against right-handed pitchers, but the franchise believes he can become a true everyday player at the position. Winslow ...

Conversations in Springfield about a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights are heating up, and the village's mayor said a decision on a stadium deal could come by the end of the month.

Springfield City Council is considering a new ordinance to cap campaign contributions for local elections. The proposed limit would be $2,825 for individuals donating to mayoral or council candidates.

Former Springfield Mayor Michael Albano is calling for clemency in the case of a man who’s been incarcerated for 45 years on a first-degree murder conviction but who he believes is innocent. Albano, ...