Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

A construction worker has been killed in a construction accident on the Sunnyside Overpass project, officials said. Michael Knotts, 31, of LaPorte was killed about 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Elkhart County ...

Take a stroll down Vine Street and pop into Yoder’s Kitchen for a home-cooked meal that’ll make you want to trade in your ...

The final store at a once popular suburban mall will shut its doors for the final time this spring. The imminent closure of Kohl's at Spring Hill Mall in the West Dundee suburb of Chicago sounds ...

upending months of meticulous planning for a massive outdoor event with crowds sprawling down the National Mall. “The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor ...

The retail chain originally filed for bankruptcy in September and has been in the process of getting rid of its underperforming stores since then.

Forget the big city lights—it’s time to hit the open road and discover Illinois’ hidden gems. These 11 charming towns are bursting with character, history, and enough small-town charm to make you ...

What Illinois Congressmen and Congresswomen will attend, and who won't? Here's what we found out. Some offices of representatives did not respond, and some did not know whether their respective ...

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR has relocated its store at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg to a 5,600-square-foot storefront, nearly double the size of its previous location.

The University of Illinois system announced a new policy ... in another state but are looking to return to the Land of Lincoln,” system President Tim Killeen said. Students seeking to transfer ...