This is Little Egypt, as the southernmost region of Illinois is affectionately known, where Makanda proudly stands as the unofficial “Hippie Capital” of the state.

You’ll find some pretty incredible wonders in the Prairie State, both natural and man-made. From Garden of the Gods and the ...

You’ll find some pretty incredible wonders in the Prairie State, both natural and man-made. From Garden of the Gods and the ...

Actor Chris Sarandon, the speaking voice of Jack Skellington in the 1993 film “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” visited Disney Tim Burton’s 'The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light Trail at the New York ...

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries traveled to Illinois Monday to urge lawmakers and African-American Congress members to support redrawing of the state's Congressional maps mid-decade.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Anyone who travels the stretch of Illinois Road from I-69 to West Jefferson knows it’s in need of repairs and improvements. If a proposed plan is approved by Fort Wayne City ...

There's no doubt about it; Illinois hiking trails can be seriously epic. And perhaps the first clue that one is a blue-ribbon winner is in the name. The first time I heard about "Garden of the Gods," ...

FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THIS IS THE LAST YEAR THAT’S DEAD. THIS IS THIS YEAR’S JUST STARTING TO COME UP. WHEN YOU MEET MICHAEL NEARY, YOU QUICKLY REALIZE THREE THINGS HE LOVES TO BUILD. HE CAN’T SIT ...

Illinois offers some of the most beautiful driving routes in the Midwest, where rolling hills meet charming small towns and stunning river valleys. Whether you’re looking to escape the city for a day ...

CHICAGO — While dedicating a lifetime to a field of study is oftentimes a surefire way to cement yourself as a trailblazer, in Illinois, there is a slightly shorter way to earn the title, though it ...