This quaint Illinois town near Chicago makes for a lovely historic getaway. Explore some of its old buildings, antique markets, and serene green spaces.

Discover the magic of winter in Chicago with ice skating, cozy eateries, cultural gems and unforgettable skyline views.

Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

Bishop Hill is what happens when you take a slice of 19th-century Sweden and plop it right in the middle of Illinois. Founded ...

The Times-Republic traditionally asks some key area officials questions about how the previous year went and what they see ...

Just a short drive from town, you’ll find the Blue Sky Vineyard. This little slice of Tuscan heaven in southern Illinois is ...

Animal appeared uninjured and will be assessed before being released back into the wild if that is deemed appropriate.

Some two decades after Millennium Park opened, it’s time for the “next big thing” downtown, say a group of civic, business ...

As a frequent traveler and local who grew up in Illinois, my suggestions for the best things to do in the Midwest include ...

The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police Department responded around 5:10 p.m. on December 2 to the area of Hyde Park Ave and Oakwood Avenue for a report of ...

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Pritzker described the upcoming budget as “challenging” but added that since taking office, he’s addressed a number of fiscal crises in Illinois. “We are doing the best that we can to try ...