Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map in hopes of flipping more seats in their favor. But ...

Democrats on Capitol Hill are pressing blue-state governors to redraw their House lines in response to a similar push by ...

Americans across the country are seeing trash pile up as workers in numerous cities are striking or observing picket lines.

Culver’s, which operates 1,000 locations across 26 states, is opening nearly two dozen new locations before the end of the year. Unsurprisingly, Wisconsin, where Culver’s was founded, has the greatest ...

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Looking for the best way to spend your summer on the water? Oak Street Beach in Chicago has Greece-worthy views.

Unlike some small towns that have tried to reinvent themselves as tourist destinations with artificial “old-timey” charm, ...

Because Staunton isn’t just another dot on the Illinois map – it’s proof that sometimes, the most magical places are hiding in plain sight. Staunton’s downtown district is what small-town dreams are ...

A cicada brood map for 2025 was just released by the United States Forest Service. Will Missouri or Illinois see the insects?

The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including two national champion trees in DuPage County.

Illinois election results show gerrymandering's bad outcome Gerrymandering is not a Republican or Democrat problem, it is a problem for our democracy, writes U of I professor Sheldon H. Jacobson.

Here is an interactive map showing Nov. 5, 2024, General Election results by Illinois county.