Tucked inside Kankakee River State Park, a dolomite gorge carved by Rock Creek offers one of Illinois’s most rewarding summer hikes. Steep canyon walls, a frothy waterfall, and slopes ...

Utility companies prioritize safety through extensive training, storm drills, and sharing best practices to prepare crews for ...

A flood watch has been issued for a large swath of Chicago area counties as more severe storms could bring drenching rain Thursday.

Illinois has a secret, and it’s been sitting quietly along the banks of two rivers for a very long time. Channahon State Park ...

Explore Gettysburg National Military Park, where pivotal Civil War history shaped American heritage and still resonates today ...

It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has ...

The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has unveiled the schedule for its 2026 Out of the Darkness Community Walks. As the state's largest suicide prevention and ...

The grant would cover 80% of the estimated $6 million project, with the city responsible for the remaining 20% through motor fuel tax money.

A confirmed case of measles was identified in Kane County. The health department is providing updates on things you can do to ...

Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, is seeking a third term in office. Election date: Nov. 3 Mr. Pritzker will face Darren Bailey, a former state senator. The state has favored Democratic governors in ...

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming and home to around 12,000 students from around the world. Our students redefine what it means to be a Cowboy and their unshakeable ...