A visit to Springfield is not complete without touring the magnificent Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House. The home contains the largest collection of site-specific, original Wright art ...

Two centuries after his birth, Springfield's best-known resident remains a revered icon, a leader who bore the weight of destiny to his untimely demise. Born in dire poverty and self-educated, Abraham ...

President Donald Trump’s administration is pulling back $477 million from Illinois that was to be used to prevent infectious ...

Reimagines the context and potential for dance in our community to create unique collaborations in artistic expression among burgeoning artists nurtured by experienced artists. CCBC stages annual ...

Illinois Department of Natural Resource's State Historic Sites in Springfield invite you to check out Walk, Hike and Bike History, an exciting way to explore history in the capital city. Walk, Hike ...

Health care advocates in Springfield are working to pass legislation to secure low-income Illinoisans access to medications ...

One of a burgeoning number of craft breweries in the capital city, Anvil & Forge opened in late 2018. The place has a no-nonsense vibe, with walls made from metal siding and reclaimed barn wood, a ...

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation began in 2000 as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation. It served as a ...

Illinois boasts a stunning State Capitol, and in recent years the legislative chambers and multifloor west wing were magnificently restored. It is well worth visiting this National Historic Landmark.

Public boat launches are available from a variety of locations. Try your hand at fishing from the shoreline or from your boat in a private cove. This 1.5-mile trail is an extension of the Lost Bridge ...

The Springfield Art Association is at the heart of Springfield's thriving arts and culture scene. Boasting two art galleries, an art school, a Lincoln-era historic house museum and a calendar packed ...

Haven't you seen enough sights? How about some fun? Take it from the locals – here are many ways to have a good time in the capital city that don't involve learning anything at all. Just enjoy. The ...