From classic fudge and saltwater taffy to artisan chocolates, these candy shops—one per state—are beloved sweet spots every ...

"It's good to see that the community has survived," said a former longtime Marynook homeowner of the neighborhood's ...

Experts reveal common mistakes ruining Illinois kitchen style and share smart updates that bring fresh, modern appeal to your ...

For Illinois residents, the mall offers a unique opportunity to connect with local history. Regional items abound – ...

"It's kind of a close-knit community. We try to know everybody. Small town USA basically," Frank Hines said of Milford.

Affordable home prices draw buyers from the Windy City area to our neck of the woods, sparking a trend of high-end homes with smaller square footage.

John Deere Classic organizers distributed pins and ribbons, and provided more than $75,000 in free tickets for Folds of Honor ...

The operators of Chicago-area companies that manufacture goods such as kitchen and organizational products say the survival ...

Two Illinois shopping centers made USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Awards lists, ranking as one of the 10 best of their kind for ...

In Rockford, Illinois, this magical math equation plays out daily at the Rockford Rescue Mission Thrift Store, where shoppers routinely transform modest budgets into carloads of treasures while ...