Bob Asmussen | Bielema addresses the elephant in the room: Illinois is getting national notice ...

The summer is heating up at the Illinois State Fair for this weekend and the next, bringing thousands of people to Springfield for cheesy sandwiches, icy snow cones and late night shows. But local or ...

Charleston welcomes you with the kind of warmth that makes strangers feel like old friends. The town square serves as the community’s living room where neighbors gather and catch up. Eastern Illinois ...

Sitting pretty in Champaign County, roughly 14 miles north of Urbana-Champaign, this unassuming town offers a delightful blend of history, small-town charm, and attractions that won’t have you ...

Paulyground at Alpine Park, Rockford’s first inclusive playground, is gearing up for a $1.36 million renovation to enhance ...

After living in Rockford my entire life, I have my fair share of mini road trips throughout the Midwest, specifically ...

The 34th annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival will be held Aug. 29-30 at Peoria Riverfront Festival Park. This event will include a world-class lineup of artists from blues, roots, funk, soul ...

Free concerts, museum days, fishing and more are some ways Chicagoans can make the most of what's left of summer.