History and roadside wonders converge in a fascinating tour of the Great Rivers & Routes region of Southwest Illinois — where ...

New legislation will reduce SNAP benefits for eligible Illinois residents and tighten eligibility requirements. An estimated ...

Dave Hinton is editor of The News-Gazette's 'Our Communities' section. He can be reached at dhinton@news-gazette.com.

After-school funding was released, but billions of dollars remain frozen, weeks before the start of the school year.

"If Illinois truly cares about women and its “pro-choice” principles, it must stop punishing those who offer life-affirming ...

Danville sits pretty on the eastern edge of Illinois, offering retirees a perfect blend of history and modern living. Downtown Danville features charming brick buildings and local shops that make ...

Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in federal court in Rhode Island to stop the Trump administration ...

Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday. It's a move ...

Artist gatherings, maker consortiums, unique road trips, and so much more define this evolving multi-state art fair that ...

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 ...