Forget Lincoln. Illinois’ state capital, renowned for its ties to Honest Abe and other less honest politicians, now wants to be known as the home of Homer Simpson. Like many things these days ...

It’s a student ID card for Lisa Simpson and it says “Springfield, IL” in big, bold letters right across the top. It also lists Lisa’s address as 69 Old Plumtree Blvd, Springfield, IL 62701.

Groening breaks the news to The Smithsonian magazine after letting other Springfields in Ohio, Massachusetts, Illinois and Missouri hold onto the dream of being Bart Simpson's hometown for 25 years.

Illinois is still the only state with a Homer Simpson listing in the Springfield White Pages. 2. There are more mini-marts per capita in Springfield, Missouri, than in any other Springfield.

One lucky Springfield in the U.S. is getting an official "Simpsons" mural in their town, which will forever put to rest any question that theirs is the real Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Vt.—Maybe it was the pink doughnut. Maybe it was the clever homemade video, or small-town charm. Maybe Homer just figured it was time to go green. Whatever the reason, this much is ...

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (AP) - DOH! Springfield, Ohio, has lost a chance to be known as the official hometown of the "The Simpsons" TV show. The honor goes to Springfield, Vermont, which will now host ...