Four grade schoolers from Oak Park were among winners of the 2024 Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, a statewide contest.

Illinois 3 reopens to traffic in Granite City, work on $7.2 million intersection replacement continues ...

Brooklyn, Illinois, is the oldest, and one of the few surviving, majority-Black incorporated towns in the U.S. Archaeologists ...

"With the cost of an average wedding running around $30,000, finding an affordable yet convenient city to get married is essential," WalletHub's Chip Lupo told Newsweek.

The “richest town” can look quite different from state to state, with some being far wealthier than others. For instance, the ...

Peoria was praised by the publication as a relative bargain with short average commute times and abundant views of the Illinois River. As for Rockford, the "City of Gardens" was lauded for its ...

Choosing the perfect city for your wedding can set the tone for your big day, and the U.S. offers a wide variety of destinations to suit every couple's style. From colorful urban settings to ...

In July, Pekin's city council unanimously passed an ordinance making it illegal for people to camp on public property within the city. Morton passed a similar ordinance earlier this month. Peoria, ...

In July, Pekin's city council unanimously passed an ordinance making it illegal for people to camp on public property within the city. Morton passed a similar ordinance earlier this month.

A crew operating from a barge drilled a 2 1/2-inch hole into the tunnel's cast iron liner, causing water to pour through the ...