Springfield crews collected two tons of litter as the city prepares for Route 66 centennial events with expanded cleanup and ...

Editor’s note: Daniel Jackson is the enterprise editor of The Republican. Over the years my curiosity has led me to banks of old newspapers and boxes of yellowed paper in search of overlooked history.

Black and white residents of Springfield lived together in harmony, declared The Rev. William N. DeBerry. He doubted the Ku Klux Klan would ever establish a presence in the city. It was February 1921.

As Black History Month continues, families across Springfield are sharing stories that preserve the city’s often overlooked Black history, including memories of segregation, community, and resilience.

Heather Quaas-Annsa resigned from her seat on the Springfield Public Schools board on Feb. 5. During the Feb. 9 board meeting, the remaining four board members looked at next steps in the vacancy. She ...

A new initiative called "The Heart Downtown" has been launched to increase foot traffic in downtown Springfield. The effort includes events like Downtown Bingo, extended business hours, and special ...

The State Journal-Register remembers several notable individuals from the Springfield area who passed away in 2025. Those honored include public servants, educators, athletes, and community leaders ...

Springfield Public Schools will interview 13 applicants for the vacant board seat. Here's how they portrayed themselves in ...