From a macaroni and cheese festival to iconic rock bands, Springfield has many special events scheduled in 2026.

November, records show, CPD officers in 2025 have recovered nearly 400 “ghost guns” — effectively untraceable weapons.

The elimination of Illinois’ statewide grocery tax, gun storage laws aimed at preventing shootings and suicides, rules protecting undocumented students, and a ban on fluorescent light bulbs ...

As part of our annual year in review, here’s a revealing look back at 2025 editorials featuring Johnson. Jan. 8. The editorial board laments Johnson lobbying state lawmakers to not take action against ...

From vintage finds to modern pieces, these collectibles from Massachusetts have been making waves in the market, with no ...

Springfield police say the firearms investigation unit recovered 164 illegal guns in 2025, and now are already taking 5 ...

Springfield Police Firearms Investigations Unit recover record number of illegal firearms in 2025, marking a significant increase in gun seizures.

The person, identified as 22-year-old Junior Calix, is a convicted felon due to a manslaughter conviction in 2023, FCPD said.

As the year draws to its inevitable close, we asked Philip Massaro to select his top 10 favorite rifles that debuted in 2025.

A much-needed move to save innocent lives or another costly infringement on the right to bear arms? That’s the debate over a ...

Two men are being held without the right to bail without prejudice in connection with the deadly shooting on Home Street in ...

Lake houses were the highlight for homebuyers in Sangamon County last month, one of which sold for more than $1 million.