The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...

Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

Here’s an inside look at the the state’s successful push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region.

I had no idea that southern Illinois looked like that.” A growing number of visitors are discovering downstate as a travel destination amid recent efforts to entice more people to visit its lush ...

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller: "This is the most pro-worker, pro-family, pro-America legislation I have voted for during my time in ...

The summer is always a little brighter in the garden when brightly colored zinnias are among the various plants. Zinnias are ...

Invasive carp are generally not eaten in the U.S. and are not desirable for sportfishing. In fact, silver carp have a propensity to jump up to 10 feet out of the water when startled by a boat motor.

A witness told police that she heard a man and woman arguing in front of a house down the street, then she saw the woman draw a handgun ... were either in Illinois with their grandmother or with their ...

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — where Republicans look to maintain control of both the Senate and House of ...

Private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence ...

In a state celebrated for its distinctive Chicago-style hot dogs and legendary deep-dish pizzas, Hickory River makes a ...

Artists on the South and West sides rely on free or subsidized community housing and the support of mission-driven arts ...