Some Chicago murals “are political, and some are purely beautiful, and most are somewhere in between," artist Cyd Smillie says.

Illinois lawmakers are proposing to lower the legal drinking age to 18, provided that 18 to 20-year-olds are accompanied by a parent or guardian. State Rep. John Cabello ...

Behind a lovely 19th century facade on Evergreen Avenue, the homeowners built a crisp modern home of wood and glass. They're putting it up for sale at $4.5 million.

BEARDSTOWN 53, LIBERTY 46, OT Liberty 14 12 10 8 2 — 46 Beardstown 16 13 11 4 9 — 53 Scoring: Liberty — Totals 12 8 10-24 46; ...