Artist Gareth Fuller likes to draw what he calls “maps of the mind.” Hand-drawn with a pen and uber-detailed — almost every ...

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their ...

MATTOON — A total of 2,200 persons ate chicken dinners during the July 4 th celebration Friday at Peterson Park. Michael Highland, chairman of this year’s Mattoon Fire Fighters Association’s picnic, ...

Illinois cut $14M in housing funds as homelessness rises 116%, drawing concern from advocates and state lawmakers.

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

The Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau has appealed to riders of the Chicago Transit Authority with a recent signage ...

A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential – not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community ...

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

The 74 reports that the microschool movement is growing, with median sizes rising from 16 to 22 students, serving 750,000 U.S ...

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 ...

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

Illinois State University officials in Normal sent out an emergency alert of a report of shots fired at the Bone Student Center just before 8 p.m. on April 27.