Turner and local advocates hope this can help spur new housing, educational buildings and research facilities downtown.

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Wm. Van's Cafe in Springfield has permanently closed after nearly a decade in business. The closure was attributed to ...

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

This week in 417 foodie news, a Commercial Street restaurant is hosting a month of Easter egg hunts and a Republic Mexican restaurant reopens.

In Springfield, Illinois, the Maid-Rite has been proving the latter point for nearly a century, one steamed meat sandwich at a time. Here’s a question for you: when was the last time you ate something ...

Sometimes the best adventures are hiding in plain sight, and Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery in Springfield, Illinois proves that ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - After 3 years, the UGLY Restaurant & BAR located at 2312 Wabash Avenue in Springfield is closing ...

Downtown Springfield businesses and an alderman were surprised by new paid parking in previously free lots, raising concerns about foot traffic.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - UGLY Restaurant & Bar in Springfield announced it is shutting its doors. The restaurant posted to Facebook that it will be permanently closing after almost three years in ...

Loyal customers (and potential new fans) will have to wait a couple of months to try out a hidden gem that's moving to downtown Springfield.