Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum in Union has introduced a new interactive way to explore the history of ...

Scientists found millions of Americans may be regularly exposed to dangerous levels of arsenic, and they may not even know it ...

A growing number of visitors are discovering southern Illinois as a travel destination amid a recent effort to entice more ...

At least 14 counties across northern Illinois are experiencing moderate drought conditions in all or portions of the county ...

Dangerously hot conditions will hit states in the Upper Midwest on Friday, potentially disrupting outdoor 4th of July ...

Continuing the theme of last week's Perspective cover story, here are more summer reading suggestions for those interested in ...

Nitrates in Drinking Water-what you should know. Nitrates in drinking water can be a concern in Illinois. In June, nitrate levels of 11.9 mg/L, higher than the federal standard of 10mg/L set by the ...

Illinois counties, including Madison, Calhoun and Clinton, voted to leave the state because some voters said state laws favor ...

Officials have closed off swimming at beaches in at least six states due to high bacteria levels. Here's where those closures ...