The rifle carried by the US Marine Corps has evolved significantly, and it has come a long way from the Brown Bess and Charleville muskets used 250 years ago, but the role of those carrying it hasn’t ...

In remarks at Independence Hall in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln shared the roots of his political philosophy while ...

Reservations are being taken at 217-235-5661 for the Coles County Historical Society’s July 21 Founder’s Day Dinner, which will feature a presentation on Mary Todd Lincoln.

Springfield has been around since the early 1800s, and many significant events have occurred over the last 200 years.

A monument to the Union soldiers who fought at the Battle of Carthage was dedicated on Saturday, July 5, the anniversary of ...

This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Lane County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants ...

The Civil War day by day; an almanac, 1861-1865 by Long, E. B. (Everette Beach), 1919-1981; Long, Barbara, 1921- Publication date 1971 Topics United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- ...

Bike riders and skateboarders have a place to call their own in Springfield, Massachusetts. The city formally welcomed its first bike and skate park this week – capping off years of “grinding ...

A man in Springfield is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a postal worker delivering mail.

The Springfield Police Department has arrested three men during two operations this week in an effort to combat sexual exploitation of minors and prostitution in the city.

1 person injured in Springfield crash The API failed to deliver the resource. Crews responded to a serious car crash on Longhill Street, near East Columbus Avenue, in Springfield on Thursday.

Springfield Police Department Assistant Chief Ryan Leach said the program gives his department a chance to be more "community-based" and build relationships needed to further the city.