Springfield, Illinois (IL)

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Springfield, Illinois: Complete City Guide 2026

# Your Ultimate Springfield, Illinois City Guide Welcome to Springfield, Illinois, a vibrant city steeped in history, culture, and community spirit! Known as the Land of Lincoln, Springfield is not just the capital of Illinois; itÆs a place where the past meets the present, offering a unique blend

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🏛️ Illinois Government & Politics

4 things to watch Tuesday in Illinois primaries, including a hotly contested Senate battle - STLPR

STLPR · Mar 16

🏛️ Illinois Government & Politics

Gov. JB Pritzker expected to propose ‘maintenance’ Illinois budget, legislative leader says - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune · Feb 17

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What to know about state legislative races in Illinois' March 17 primary - WBEZ Chicago

WBEZ Chicago · Feb 17

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Gov. JB Pritzker defends SAFE-T Act, Illinois law eliminating cash bail, but leaves door open to possible changes - ABC7 Chicago

ABC7 Chicago · Jan 13

🎩 Abraham Lincoln Heritage

Illinois National Guard Honors Former Guardsman Abraham Lincoln - nationalguard.mil

nationalguard.mil · Apr 10

🎩 Abraham Lincoln Heritage

Abraham Lincoln - Prairie Lawyer, Legal Career in Illinois, Herndon - Britannica

Britannica · Apr 11

🎩 Abraham Lincoln Heritage

Abraham Lincoln Council, Scouting America, Lincoln Pilgrimage celebrates its 81st year. - The Breeze Courier

The Breeze Courier · Apr 10

🎩 Abraham Lincoln Heritage

Illinois Guard Pays Tribute to Former Guardsman Abraham Lincoln - army.mil

army.mil · Feb 12

🎡 Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fair Arena Tickets To Go On Sale Tuesday, April 21 - The Breeze Courier

The Breeze Courier · Apr 20

🎡 Illinois State Fair

Tickets for state fair arena shows, from rodeo to demolition derby, going on sale - Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Jacksonville Journal-Courier · Apr 20

🎡 Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fair arena tickets go on sale April 21 - The State Journal-Register

The State Journal-Register · Apr 20

🎡 Illinois State Fair

Tickets go on sale for Illinois State Fair next week - wandtv.com

wandtv.com · Apr 17

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Parents face charges after 4 kids found alone in unsanitary Springfield home - Capitol City Now

Capitol City Now · Apr 17, 2026

Arrest Report: April 9 - 16, 2026 - Springfield Herald News

Springfield Herald News · Apr 18, 2026

Springfield council meeting ends abruptly after clash between alderman, former police chief - wandtv.com

wandtv.com · Apr 7, 2026

Illinois gun owners take stand against state regulation - NewsChannel20

NewsChannel20 · Apr 15, 2026

Damage, at least one tornado in Springfield area from Friday night storms - Capitol City Now

Capitol City Now · Apr 18, 2026

‘We need to show our solidarity,’: Springfield ‘No Kings’ protest attracts over 1,000 - Capitol News Illinois

Capitol News Illinois · Mar 28, 2026

Elizabeth Zalar Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Springfield, IL - Morris Herald-News - Legacy obituary

Legacy obituary · Apr 8, 2026

Former Springfield police chief at center of heated council meeting - NewsChannel20

NewsChannel20 · Apr 8, 2026

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