Discover one of Illinois’ largest state parks, nearly 20,000 acres of lakes, wildlife, trails, and surprising history waiting ...

A portion of the Eisenhower Expressway was shut down on Monday afternoon in suburban Oak Park as Illinois state troopers investigated a report of shots fired, authorities said. At around 1:48 p.m., ...

If you’ve ever wondered where all the interesting stuff from the past goes to retire, the answer is Volo Antique Malls in ...

Peaceful Illinois riverside park with uncrowded campsites, scenic forest trails, and barge views offers a laid-back ...

SPRINGFIELD — With an eye toward this election year and potentially the next, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker used his State of the State and budget address Wednesday to cast Illinois as a bulwark against ...

There’s a moment when you first step onto the trails at Dixon Springs State Park when the world seems to shift. The air smells different here in this tucked-away corner of Pope County, Illinois – ...

Matchbox Twenty will perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair. The pop rock band will take the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Aug. 16, according to a community announcement. “Matchbox Twenty is ...

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Illinois State University's board of trustees on Friday approved a 5% tuition increase for new students arriving on campus this fall, with Chief Financial Officer Glen Nelson saying planners tried to ...

Of all the states in the country, Illinois has a unique format for its postseason high school wrestling action. The Illinois High School Association Wrestling State Finals will feature three events ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers are poised to make a second attempt at passing a bill that would give state regulators more authority to control the rising cost of homeowners insurance. Gov. JB ...