Pope Francis was elected pope in 2013. Throughout his papacy, he advocated for people in marginalized groups and was referred to by many as a ‘champion for the poor.” Parishioners of the Cathedral of ...

The local diocese will celebrate a Mass in Pope Francis’ honor at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Cathedral on State Street.

Thomas Paprocki issues a statement after the holy father died in Vatican City on April 21 2025 after a pontificate that saw ...

Protests against the Trump administration continue across the country, including here in western Massachusetts.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated data revealing that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...

School board general elections in Illinois are held on the first Tuesday in April every two years in odd-numbered years for all districts except for Chicago Public Schools and Peoria Public Schools.

Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely. Indiana’s ...

American symphonic composer JoAnn Falleta speaks with NEPM about what it takes to lead an orchestra that isn't your own, and ...

Springfield high school seniors with the highest GPAs were celebrated at an annual event and shared their future plans.

Two separate rallies planned for Saturday in Springfield overlap with a National Day of Action planned by the 50501 movement.

Two companies have announced plans to build warehouses in central Illinois. Amazon will be opening a warehouse fulfillment ...

Despite the name change and a change in ownership, the menu, staff and everything else will remain as is at this Springfield ...