Grafton sits where the Illinois River meets the mighty Mississippi. This location has shaped everything about this charming river town. Steep limestone bluffs tower over one side of town, while rivers ...

The United States government promised the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation about 1,280 acres of Illinois reservation in an 1829 ...

Come see the workings of agricultural sites in the I&M Canal National Heritage Area while discovering the rich history of the region.

Residents in northern Illinois will likely experience poor air quality today as rain brings Canadian wildfire smoke south behind a cold front, according to the National Weather Service ...

Springfield lawmakers tried to pass a $1.50 food delivery tax over the weekend that would have impacted restaurants across Illinois.The proposal’s details were unveiled hours before the ...

Irish Ancestry Surprises Revealed by New DNA Map. The genetic atlas revealed new information about health risks, ancient political borders, and the influence of Vikings. By Michelle Z. Donahue.