A telegram sent from Springfield, Missouri, on April 30, 1926, is what first proposed the now historic name of Route 66.

It’ll be weeks before the full cost of Tuesday’s hailstorm is calculated. But, the scope of the damage makes it clear the ...

Two downtown landmarks put Springfield on the Route 66 map and continue to draw visitors today.

The Ghost of the Colonial Hotel was unveiled this week at the exact moment a telegraph was sent officially naming Route 66, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries. The Springfield Underground: what ...

A mural, sculptures and large mosaic all make up the newly dedicated Birthplace Plaza in downtown Springfield celebrating 100 ...

The Queen's Gate monument "reflects Springfield's commitment to honoring our history," Springfield Convention and Visitors ...

Federal, state and local leaders gathered in Springfield to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, emphasizing its ...

Springfield’s east side may be getting a slice out of the millions of dollars in funding backing the potential expansion of ...

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, ...