President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Friday designating the site of a 1908 race massacre in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument. For two nights in August 1908, a White mob laid siege to ...

As we hit the midway point in February, there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate Black History Month in the Springfield area. There are many historic sites in Springfield that have ties to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)–In February, historic sites in Springfield will host various hikes, talks, tours, and films to celebrate Black History Month. All events are free, open to everyone, and do not ...

Summer in Springfield continues to show residents and visitors exactly why Illinois’s capital of 100,000 comes alive when the sun makes its long-awaited debut. The birthplace of the 16th president, ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. may never have made it to Springfield except for a unique set of events. King delivered his only Springfield speech to some 4,000 delegates − and apparently a few ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will present a series of free history walks and porch talks at Springfield historic sites this summer. “Walk, Hike and Bike History” returns with ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Black Lives Matter Springfield will host a series of events to celebrate Black History Month.

Laura Mitchelle returns to to discuss the 2026 f the Illinois History Day contest. This program allows students, 11-18, to interact with history in various formats - April 27 and May 4, 2026.