A winter storm watch has been issued for Springfield, with the National Weather Service forecasting five to seven inches of snow from Sat

As Illinois lawmakers convene for the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 3320, Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act, is quickly emerging as one of Gov. J.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Local fire and school officials in Springfield handed out specialized smoke alarms for children who are deaf and hard of hearing Thursday morning. In a collaborative effort between the nonprofit Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance,

The Springfield Police Department has launched its new Real Time Information Center (RTIC), a state-of-the-art operations hub aimed at enhancing public safety a

A mix of outdoors stories from Illinois, including information on the opportunity to experience eagle-watching events across the state.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A small earthquake was recorded in downstate Illinois on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey confirmed. The 3.8 magnitude quake was reported at about 1:27 a.m. near Ohlman, Illinois, USGS said. The shake was felt in Springfield and in St. Louis, Missouri according to reports to USGS.

Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield for the spring legislative session. They’re facing some tough realities: a budget gap in the billions, growing pressure to deliver affordability relief, and a widening financial rift with Washington,

Taxpayers usually get told what raise they will receive. They also get told what raises they will give: to state lawmakers, and by those same lawmakers.

This doesn't mean the forecast has changed in any way, but it does mean that the NWS remains confident in our chances for major snowfall. Between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, snow will be moving in from southwest to northeast across the state.