The sesquicentennial (150-year, upper left) and centennial (upper right) designs for the Illinois state flag are candidates ...

The Mississippi River from its humble beginning at Lake Itasca to St. Louis and beyond, is a treasured resource that we ...

When it's winter in Chicago, even the river needs a plow. The city entrusts the experts at the Chicago Fire Department to ...

Petersburg offers a mix of charm and attractions, making it the ideal spot for a memorable weekend. Petersburg, nestled in ...

Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

Since 2022, Columbus has hosted two world-class kayak competitions. This year, the city is starting a kayak competition of ...

Lovers of winter, unite! Illinois is home to 1500 square miles of pristine Lake Michigan in all its frozen glory.

BRIDGMAN — Nancy Kiernan has rediscovered her love for Southwest Michigan after spending decades in Chicago. The St. Joseph ...

Starved Rock State Park offers one of the best winter hikes in Illinois, especially if you visit the Eagle Cliff Overlook ...

From ice skating and sledding to peaceful cross-country skiing, there's something for everyone to enjoy this winter in the ...

Wall Manor, a bed and breakfast that’s more “Wow!” than “Wall,” stands proudly as a testament to the grandeur of a bygone era ...

and historic significance in the creation of Illinois: Lake Michigan, the Mississippi River, the Ohio River, and the Chicago River/ Illinois River system. The corn kernels and 21-pronged gear that ...