An important date for one of the best states in the country is here -- and you might not even know about it. National Illinois Day, on Dec. 7, commemorates the history, art and culture owed to the ...

Illinois' best-known city might be Chicago, but outside that bustling metropolis, the state also offers a capital sure to ...

Illinois is known for many things: Abraham Lincoln, the third largest city in the country, sprawling farmland, political corruption and die-hard sports fans. But State Historian Samuel Wheeler said ...

Illinois basketball will head to New York City on Friday for a marquee non-conference showdown against the UConn Huskies ...

The Big Ten Tournament will return to Chicago in 2026, and this matchup offers the team a valuable chance to get comfortable ...

When you hear disparaging words between Wisconsin and Illinois, it's usually related to the latter state's driving. But the rift between the two states goes back way before the automobile. It might ...

History lovers saw sudden changes a month ago to the Illinois State Historical Society Facebook page. Its detailed Illinois history lessons were suddenly gone. In their place were essays, memes, hot ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — History enthusiasts across the state are being asked to give back to the community for a day this ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Illinois House of Representatives passed HB1633, on a bipartisan vote of 75 to 32 with one member voting present. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Maurice West ...