Planning a trip to Springfield, Illinois, but not sure where to begin? As the hometown of Abraham Lincoln and a hub of Route 66 nostalgia, this historic city blends presidential heritage with a warm ...

For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...

Adam Krall talks to ciLiving contributing host, Tommy Bickham about the Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, Illinois. Join us as we ...

After 16 months of being shuttered, the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum held a grand reopening on Sept. 13, 2025.

Laura Mitchelle returns to to discuss the 2026 f the Illinois History Day contest. This program allows students, 11-18, to interact with history in various formats - April 27 and May 4, 2026.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Ice sheets, tropical forests, and sea creatures all existed long before us in the state we now call home. A treasure trove of Illinois' living history is waiting to be ...