Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The Sierra Club of Alton will host an event speaking about the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act legislation at the Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Blvd., at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May ...

The church's owner hopes the papal link can help efforts to save and reuse the parish buildings on the Far South Side.

The quirky public art pieces along Route 66 are part time capsule, part creative canvas. From fiberglass giants to a man-made forest, these art installations turn Route 66 into an unforgettable, ...

But tucked just 25 miles north of St. Louis, where three mighty rivers converge, Alton offers a refreshing alternative to wallet-draining metropolitan adventures. This riverside town has somehow ...

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of Sheffield, have revealed new ...

Pope Leo’s childhood home in Dolton has become a popular gathering spot. Officials are considering turning the home into a historic landmark. DOLTON, Ill. - While Pope Leo was born in Chicago, he grew ...

The Fleishhacker family — who created the serene, ultra-private compound and its famous gardens in 1911 — is offering Green Gables in its entirety for $125 million or in “ numerous possible ...

Study shows higher teen alcohol use in Illinois. A study conducted by the Center for Prevention Research and Development at ...

The findings come as Pritzker’s administration is preparing to shut down the larger of the two programs as part of his budget ...

These 8 diners serve up morning meals so good you might shed a happy tear or two! Nestled in the heart of Geneva’s charming ...

After making Preservation Chicago’s annual list of most endangered historic buildings back in March, the J.J. Walser House ...