Because central and southern Illinois differ from the north in how they make and buy electricity, they’re slipping behind in the race for cheap power, clean air and economic growth.

From fiberglass giants to a man-made forest, art installations turn Route 66 into an unforgettable, open-air gallery ...

To escape the seemingly omnipresent Burger King on every corner, head to an Illinois town where the fast food chain is not ...

A stone-clad mansion built to evoke the grandeur of a medieval castle is back on the market, complete with turrets, vaulted ceilings and a basement level entertainement wing fit for a king.