In 2019, the city changed their slogan from the “City with a Heart,” to the “Heart of the Midwest.” At the time, Mayor Greg Jury said this new saying helps tell the story that Loves Park is uniquely ...

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky ...

Wildlife Prairie Park’s 180 animals and 1,800 acres of wilderness perfectly encapsulate the beauty of the midwest just outside Peoria, Illinois.

Nestled in the heart of Skokie, Ken’s Diner & Grill is like stepping into a time machine set to “delicious.” This isn’t just any old greasy spoon – it’s a bona fide 1950s-style diner that’s been ...

Most Rockford residents have heard the story of how the I-90 Tollway, now called the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, was to be ...

Migration data from a moving company shows Illinois is near the top of the list for states with the most outbound moves.

As Chicago strengthens immigrant protections, downstate Illinois remains divided over sanctuary laws amid federal legal battles.

"The (class of) 2026 in the state of Illinois is loaded, but also downstate," Bielema said. "I was at a basketball game last night that I watched a young man play, because what I know and what I ...

U.S. Steel mines iron ore in Minnesota and sends it across Lake Superior on freighters a thousand feet long. At Sault Ste.