The growth of girls and women’s baseball in the past decade-plus can be directly tied to Rocky Henley, who founded America’s ...

Conservation World is the state fairgrounds homage to Illinois’s natural environment, from our state parks to our winding ...

Its nominee for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln, summarized the ferment that was seizing the national mood: “A house divided ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois State Fair has officially opened for its 173rd year. The annual celebration in the state capital will run through Aug. 23. First held in 1853, the fair ...

Isaiah Thomas, shoots hoops on the basketball court of the newly unveiled Angelina Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. "It's definitely an upgrade," Thomas said. The basketball court was renovated in ...

An Illinois State Police investigation involving former Bethalto Police Chief Jason Lamb has been sent to the Illinois Attorney General's Office for review.

The Illinois State Fair returns Aug. 13-23 with concerts, food vendors, livestock exhibits and Route 66 anniversary ...

The Illinois State Board of Education released details Friday of how it will distribute $9.3 billion in evidence-based ...

Stacker used data from Niche's 2025 Best Places to Live to determine which of the Midwest's small towns are the best places ...

Mary Ann Chambers will represent parks and recreation interests on the Illinois Natural Resources Advisory Board.

Anight of Incredible Food. Fantastic Friends. And an Important Purpose. If you’ve ever enjoyed an unforgettable meal at ...

Dana-Thomas House in Springfield hosts an Aug. 20 volunteer open house for docent, event and beautification roles at the Frank Lloyd Wright site.