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

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,

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.

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

A small earthquake shook parts of Illinois overnight.

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,

About $1 billion in federal funds for childcare and social services have been frozen in Illinois. Here's how Springfield may be affected.

Too often the people hurt by the current system are seniors on fixed incomes, communities are destabilized and generational wealth disappears,” said state Sen. Willie Preston.