The State Journal-Register is the Springfield, Illinois' area's No. 1 news source. We tweet the latest local headlines, other important info and fun stuff, too.
Where's your favorite place to get breakfast in Springfield? See who readers voted for as the best breakfast restaurants in the capital city. sj-r.com/story/entertainment…
Why a Springfield man believes now is the right time to open up a new indie bookstore -- and why there was no doubt he'd do it in downtown Springfield. sj-r.com/story/business/2026…
The Women's Professional Baseball League had its first season at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. Here are some of our best photos from the season. sj-r.com/picture-gallery/spo…
Who has the best burritos and tacos in Springfield? The winner of the 2025 Community's Choice Award also won the category of best Mexican food. sj-r.com/story/entertainment…
Sangamon County ranked eighth in Illinois for remote work in 2024, with the share of at-home workers more than doubling over five years. sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…
A couple in Texas made all the effort to include their "first love," a three-year-old black Labrador Retriever, at their nuptials. sj-r.com/story/pets-animals/…
Photos: The Women's Professional Baseball League had its first season at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield. Here are some of our best photos from the season. sj-r.com/picture-gallery/spo…
Who has the best burritos and tacos in Springfield? The winner of the 2025 Community's Choice Award also won the category of best Mexican food. sj-r.com/story/entertainment…
Sangamon County ranked eighth in Illinois for remote work in 2024, with the share of at-home workers more than doubling over five years. sj-r.com/story/news/local/20…