The Hot Rod Power Tour rolled into Springfield on Wednesday.

A storm packing strong winds and possibly a tornado caused significant damage Wednesday night to Springfield's Animal Protective League facility on the north end of the city. The group Friends of the Animal Protective League posted afterward that all the animals are safe,

America's 250th birthday is right around the corner. Here's your guide to celebrating in the Springfield area.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run made its way through the Capitol City Wednesday afternoon. Officers collectively ran over 1,500 miles carrying the Flame of Hope for the Special Olympics. Retired Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Diane Vanderkooy said it began as a way for officers to connect with the people they serve.

In Springfield, Illinois, Route 66 still feels present and alive. The road’s 100th anniversary is giving the city a moment to highlight what has always set it apart. It’s not a place to simply pass through—it’s a place to stay and explore.

The president and chief executive officer of Springfield’s largest hospital is resigning after fewer than two years at the helm. Jay Roszhart, 41, who was promoted to lead 500-bed Springfield Memorial Hospital on July 1,

After passing long-sought regulations on the insurance and AI industries, lawmakers' highest profile topics to tackle will also be the toughest.

Lawmakers in Springfield will be looking to come to an agreement on a number of major decisions that could bring several new laws to the state, influencing everything from artificial intelligence to education to property values to a possible new Bears stadium and more.

SPRINGFIELD – Central Illinois is expected to be hot and rainy this week. The hottest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday shows a heat index of 98 degrees on Tuesday, according to an infographic from the National Weather Service.