Arthur is like a cultural crossroads where the 19th and 21st centuries decided to have a potluck. This charming town is home ...

Dozens of Rockfordians saw parts of the Coronado Theater that they had never seen before. The oldest house in Rockford is ...

The Piasa Bird mural in Alton, originally painted on a bluff, has been restored by artists like Ruth Means and Jack Buese.

Most historical accounts state that Black Hawk’s band crossed the Mississippi River from the mouth of the Iowa River.

Rock Island police are asking the public’s help in locating a girl who was reported missing Dec. 17. Police are searching for Carolyn Eckstein, 16. She is described as white, 5 feet 5 inches and ...

Illinois, ready to choose a state flag? Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest. The public can vote online ...

Six. That's fewer than the number of Starbucks locations in the Rockford area. Yet somehow, this exclusive steak spot snagged the title of America's favorite upscale chain. There is only one Steak 48 ...

at the 1995 Big Island Invitational. Tre White had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Illinois (10-3, 2-1 Big Ten), which shot 57.5% from the field, including 55.2% from three-point range with 16 makes ...

Dambo’s second Colorado troll is Rita the Rock Planter in Victor, a historic town that boomed during Colorado’s gold-mining ...

The Great River Road in Illinois is one of the longest stretches of the entire route. Along hundreds of miles, you'll find ...

The Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island is now in this location. Contact: Cathy Hill [email protected] to share your old photos and purchase our collections photos. Comment, Like our page and join the Talbot ...

Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which patrols the city’s expressways, also is not included here. Chicago Bears coaching search: Who we know are candidates for the job — and why ...