This west-central Illinois gem sits about 30 miles west of Springfield, offering a refreshing escape from big-city chaos without sacrificing civilization’s comforts. Think of Jacksonville as that ...

Just about 30 miles northeast of Springfield and 160 miles southwest of Chicago, Lincoln sits like a time capsule along Route 66, waiting for travelers smart enough to exit the highway and discover ...

Rail investment will boost Illinois' economy, create thousands of jobs and secure our place as a national freight hub, writes ...

You’ll see backyards, forest preserves, and wetlands all dressed in autumn hues as the train heads north. The Chain O’Lakes ...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 157 between Illinois 13 and Chase Lane in St. Clair County will require a ...

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ push for Illinois Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map as a counter to President Donald Trump’s mid-decade redistricting project in GOP-led ...

Democrats in D.C. are trying to convince lawmakers in Illinois to redraw congressional maps. Illinois House Republicans said they oppose that move. Senate Democrats block government funding bill for ...

Douglas Pekkarinen, age 83, a lifelong resident of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on ...

Many people love this time of year. Some love it for the cooler temperatures. Some love it for the fall colors (although they may not be as vibrant as years past). Some love it because they see the ...

Parts of Illinois are expected to get their first frost of the season tonight as temperatures dip near freezing, according to the National Weather Service. As a result, large swaths of the state will ...

Peoria High is predicted to defeat Normal Community, which would secure a share of the Big 12 Conference title. East Peoria needs a victory against Pekin to make the playoffs for the first time since ...