Visit Springfield is currently accepting applications for 2026 Local Tourism Grants. Grants will be accepted until 3pm on April 13, 2026. A total of $35,000 has been allotted. Grant funds will be ...

Michele Skalicky talks with Mark Hecquet, president of Visit Springfield, about what the 3% hotel/motel license tax that will be on the ballot in Springfield on April 7 will be used for if it passes.

For many St. Louisans, Springfield, Illinois, has long been a favorite for a quick day trip. But look a little closer, and you’ll find this historic capital city has more than enough to fill a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Tourism bureaus across the state have more funding for attracting international visitors. Champaign and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - For the last few years, the Springfield Hotel and Lodging Association has seen a consistent number of hotel rooms being booked. While it is enough to keep the doors open, ...

Illinois' best-known city might be Chicago, but outside that bustling metropolis, the state also offers a capital sure to please lovers of history.

The head of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau said it is too early to tell what effect the June 29 storms had in terms of tourism numbers and dollars. As of noon time Monday, several ...