A yearlong celebration has been launched to mark the 50th anniversary of that designation — and once again, the U.S. flag is flying over the only building that is left of the original Armory.

The presidential election is obviously the biggest race of the day across the country, but there are plenty of races in Illinois and in the Springfield area that are worth keeping an eye on and ...

John’s Hospital in Springfield for further medical treatment,” said Officer Cody Rose, who signed the affidavit. The shooting happened just after 1 a.m. Oct. 5 as the victim stood chatting ...