Once considered an endangered species, there are now more than 3,100 bald eagles wintering in at least 27 Illinois counties.

A non-partisan think tank is out with its annual state education freedom rankings, and Illinois is near the bottom looking up. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has released the 2025 ...

According to a TalkerResearch survey of 5,000 people across all 50 states in the U.S., Iowans are the ultimate pizza fans, ...

He talked of a new Manifest Destiny and a “Golden Age.” He invoked the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., William McKinley and ...

The lawsuit to block the president’s executive order is the first salvo in what is likely to be a long-running legal fight ...

Illinoisans can now help with preparation for America’s 250th birthday festival, taking place on July 4th, 2026. The Illinois ...

This journey through Illinois will guide you to 10 of the state’s most underrated state parks, each more captivating than the ...

Texas and Florida are growing rapidly. California, Illinois and New York are shrinking. With America’s population shifting to ...

Staunton, Illinois, is an underrated gem where small-town charm, friendly locals, and a relaxed atmosphere make it the ...

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. ALTON — Alton, Illinois, has been named one of the "50 most charming small towns in America" by HGTV, a recognition that ...

I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the ...