Giraffes, flamingos and seals are just a few of the animals you’ll see at this incredible zoo in the heart of Chicago. Rare ...

Most Missouri counties aren't testing mosquitoes for West Nile, state officials said, which makes experts worry.

Nearby Lincoln Trail State Park provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping for those who want to extend their visit and enjoy the natural beauty of east-central Illinois. The park’s lake ...

Elgin History Museum will hold a summer picnic fundraiser at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 29, at the John Duerr Forest Preserve, ...

When I finished reading the preface to Stacy Lynn's Loving Lincoln: A Personal History of the Women Who Shaped Lincoln's Life ...

Middle school students will have an opportunity to explore health care careers with a free class at Heartland Community ...

If you're planning your summertime travel, you don't have to drive far from Belleville to visit some of the best value ...

The nearly three dozen Illinois counties where a majority of voters in recent years have expressed their desire to leave the Land of Lincoln won’t be joining their neighbor to the east anytime soon — ...

With summer in full swing, waterparks offer a chance to cool off with entertainment for the whole family. Whether at large commercial parks or smaller facilities operated by local park districts, ...