From strange classics to surprisingly tasty local staples, these Illinois foods prove the Prairie State does weird and delicious better than anywhere.

Legislation moving through Springfield would create a new bond district to unlock up to $1.6 billion in financing for ...

Chicago police on Wednesday warned of a string of charity scam incidents in the on the Near West and South sides in recent weeks. Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his ...

Springfield temperatures reached into the 60s on Monday, triggering significant snowmelt and bringing residents to local parks.

Local leaders are offering legal services and organizing trainings for residents. An estimated 15,000 Haitians live in Springfield. Local groups, including the Haitian Community Support Center and ...

You won’t want to miss IF:Gathering 2026 at New Providence Presbyterian Church on the Chatham Patch calendar ...

Build the ultimate autonomous AI coding toolkit with a five-character autonomous loop that continuously improves until the software is fully functional and bug-free. Core Innovation: A five-character ...

The Ohio city of Springfield has seen significant revitalization after decades of decline. An influx of an estimated 15,000 Haitian immigrants has helped boost the local economy. The city has faced ...

Decades ago, Springfield was a hotbed of innovation and led the world in production of farm equipment at a time when farming was the nation's biggest industry. Today, the Central Ohio city has seen an ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — Bomb threats called into Springfield closed down multiple streets, businesses and schools Monday; and again were received on Tuesday morning. The Clark State College told 2 ...

Schools, city offices and businesses were locked down in Springfield, Ohio, where more than 10,000 Haitians have settled in recent years. By Miriam Jordan and Kevin Williams Miriam Jordan is a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Business Improvement District announced the official launch of a new visual identity and brand for downtown Springfield on Wednesday. Springfield Zoning ...