In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Alton's riverfront commerce paused as the Mississippi froze, making ice cutting a vital ...

CHICAGO (KTVI/WGN) – Small towns can offer a refreshing escape from the hustle of everyday life, and one town in Illinois recently earned national recognition as a standout destination.

Alton’s Talia Norman (33 ... ‘‘I don’t think anybody works harder than us in the state of Illinois,’’ Powers said. ‘‘I had my trust in my team, and we executed and did what ...

ALTON, Ill. – A man in Alton, Illinois, died on Friday after he was mauled by a dog inside his home. The Madison County Coroner’s identified the man as Robert W. Echols, 53, of Lovejoy Lane in ...

STERLING, Ill. — After breaking ground in October 2024, the first phase in revamping Sterling's riverfront is officially underway. Several years ago, the City of Sterling formed the Sterling ...

URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois system announced a new policy that guarantees admission for Illinois natives at other schools if they want to transfer. The policy takes effect for the ...

ILLINOIS – The movement among Illinois counties to separate from Chicago and Cook County to form a new state continues to grow. Those for separating point to things like high taxes and a ...

Brian Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois, talks at a news conference Monday about legislation that would decriminalize sex work and better protect sex workers in Illinois. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times ...

Consequently, a winter storm warning has been issued for roughly the lower half of Illinois, where localized snowfall totals could range between 11 and 16 inches. The National Weather Service ...

Alton Towers has revealed the name of its brand-new ride that will open in the spring of 2025 – and it is slated to be the highest topspin ride of its kind. Part of the ‘Nemesis’ universe at ...

Several months ago, back when prognosticators were considering Illinois' place both in the Big Ten pecking order and on the national scene, the Illini still had that new-roster smell. Expectations ...