From rolling plains to staggering cliffs, these are the Most Treasured Views in the Central United States and Illinois.

A handful of states already have minimum wages at or above $15 an hour. Others have rates far below that benchmark.

In Illinois, a domestic labor shortage and costly migrant workers deter farmers from growing fruits and vegetables.

Alexander County saw the greatest percentage decline in population from 2020 to 2024, losing 578 residents or 11.18% of the county’s population. The county is located at the southernmost point of ...

(NEXSTAR) — Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced legislation that would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour as ...

From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are USA Today's Most Treasured Views in Illinois. Here’s how to see them.

When considering where to set up home, you may prioritize affordability for reasons such as the economy, family or career plans, or simply to live more frugally. Affordability is a priority to ...

Illinois' public universities are underfunded, forcing tuition hikes and cuts that threaten access and affordability for ...

Even as Illinois’ public colleges desperately need to boost enrollment, it’s become increasingly difficult for students from ...

Republicans have set an ambitious deadline of trying to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda through Congress by the fourth of July, kickstarting an intensive negotiation in the US Senate whe ...

During the COVID-19 lockdown, a band of masked robbers terrorized the city. It turned out they were just kids. Now, cops say ...

A growing number of college students are trading in their smartphones for what’s now considered trendy hardware: flip phones.