Illinoisans can now help with preparation for America’s 250th birthday festival, taking place on July 4th, 2026. The Illinois America 250 Commission is inviting all the state residents to partake in the organization of programs,

The movement among Illinois counties to separate from Chicago and Cook County to form a new state continues to grow.

While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will remain open. Major chain stores such as Target, Costco, Walmart, The Home Depot, Jewel-Osco and Mariano's will remain open on the holiday.

Illinoisians from across the state are encouraged to plan festivities to celebrate America’s 250 years of independence in 2026. Celebrations marking the

Trump has promised sweeping pardons for the convicted insurrectionists he has repeatedly referred to as patriots.

A recent study by the moving company Allied Van Lines shows that Illinois continues to see more outbound migration than new residents.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Five people have been charged in connection with an AMBER Alert linked to a missing four-year-old Illinois girl who was abducted near her home.

As Illinoisans return to the office after the holiday season, their Monday blues might be further magnified by lake-effect snow on the tail end of a major, disruptive snowstorm that slammed the central United States and by below-normal temperatures later in the week.

Some businesses, including schools, will be closed on Inauguration Day, but it's not because its the day the President-elect is sworn in.

Florida retained its rank as the top state for the number of lightning strikes per square mile: 76. County with highest flash density: Monroe.

While vaccination is the best way to protect against whooping cough, vaccination rates in children have fallen

Illinois is once again one of the popular U.S. states to move out of, according to a study from moving company United Van Lines. The 48th Annual National Movers Study showed Illinois has a 60 ...