The petition that would bring the construction of a new neighborhood in southeast Springfield to a city-wide vote was denied.

Springfield, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln’s home town ... a Black man broke through the screen door of a modest house in a white neighborhood. He supposedly dragged a 21-year-old white woman ...

Springfield's mayoral election will take place on April 8, with candidates Jeff Schrag and Mary Collette vying for the position. Schrag, a local business owner, emphasizes his diverse experience ...

He said that if elected, he will keep public safety, strong small businesses, and strong neighborhoods as central tenets in his decision-making. Mary Collette, candidate for Springfield Mayor ...