The pardon was the latest overture between the president and the former governor, who is still known in Chicago simply as ...

The Pontiac Public Library is hosting the month-long exhibition with special events scheduled for Feb. 11 and 22.

West End Station is showing Green Books and remember the African Americans who helped make the Madison County city after ...

With February underway, Presidents’ Day will soon be observed as the country’s next federal holiday on the third Monday of this month, though it works a bit differently in Illinois. In honor of ...

All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to join them for free celebrations around the ...

Power move: Republicans have little weight in Springfield, but their walkout grated on Democrats who accused them of shirking their jobs to represent constituents.

Republicans argue the map is an example of “extreme partisan gerrymandering,” which renders it unconstitutional under state law.

Your Local Weather Authority is back with an awkward silence and some stats on January and Groundhog Day. Our This Day in ...

The emeritus history professor and dean from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is now a board member for the ...

This Oregon is a charming little city that’s home to one of the state’s best-kept secrets: Lowden State Park. Picture this: 207 acres of pristine woodland, perched high above the Rock River, offering ...

Pat’s Pizza and Ristorante isn’t just another deep dish spot in the Windy City; it’s a culinary institution that’s been ...