Sunny skies and warm temperatures herald the arrival of May, and our area historic sites are open for both fun and learning ...

Illinois has a deep connection to the Underground Railroad. That's why lawmakers are pushing an initiative to preserve sites ...

Immerse yourself in authentic Amish culture in this small Illinois town, where you can tour the local farms and maybe even ...

QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) recently was awarded Best of Illinois History awards from the Illinois State Historical Society for public programming, publication ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

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ComEd is teaming up with the Chicago Park District for the eleventh consecutive year to announce the return of Switch on Summer. The public is inv. . .

After years of debate and delay, the historic building is finally coming down. Demolition has started on the 100-year-old tower, bringing a close to a long chapter in the city’s skyline.

MORE TRUMP CUTS: The National Endowment for the Humanities has canceled an annual $2 million grant to Illinois Humanities ...