As DuPage County Board chairman, he worked to end long-standing rancor on the board while also reducing residents’ property taxes.

The plan failed to address excess groundwater contamination and did not demonstrate that sufficient funds were available, the IEPA said.

Members of Chicago’s first Black church rose to help enslaved people achieve their freedom because they knew theirs hung in the balance.

Powerful storms brought tornadoes to Indiana and Illinois this week, with large hail and severe rain striking south of Chicago. Here’s what you need to know when this kind of weather hits.

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way ...

Explore small Illinois towns where antique lovers can browse massive malls, quirky shops, and vintage treasures worth a full day of hunting.

Discover must-visit secondhand bookstores across Illinois in 2026: quirky shops, cheap finds, and unforgettable stops every book lover will want to explore.

The Newton County Coroner's Office shared a photo of the devastation following a tornado that hit the county on March, 10, ...

The historic route turns 100 years old this year; but while it hogs the headlines, consider these lesser-known alternatives ...

States are setting new rules for cash purchases after the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies and the 1-cent coins get scarcer.

It was a valuable opportunity to learn about the history of Protestantism in Gangwon Province. Gangwon is generally known as a region where people go to relax, take vacations, or escape the summer ...

Kulesa also ran the second leg on another championship unit, the 4x800, that ran a facility record of 9:14.87.