Wander an Illinois prairie where bison graze restored grasslands, historic bunkers linger, and quiet trails reveal one of the ...

Peaceful Illinois riverside park with uncrowded campsites, scenic forest trails, and barge views offers a laid-back alternative to busier state parks.

The region, which consists of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota, tends to have lower everyday expenses than in many coastal ...

Kylan Boswell's basketball path took him all the way across the country, but ultimately led him back home to Illinois ...

Explore 56 historic sites with Illinois’ free Passport to Illinois, released ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Pick one ...

As America turns 250 years old in 2026, CBS News Chicago is looking back at two presidents who called Illinois home.

Illinois State University's board of trustees on Friday approved a 5% tuition increase for new students arriving on campus this fall, with Chief Financial Officer Glen Nelson saying planners tried to ...

Candidates are campaigning and voting is underway in some primaries. Yet a national battle to redraw U.S. House districts for ...

The Supreme Court term that began in October was once again dominated by President Trump’s boundary-pushing policies. The ...

Indiana lawmakers have approved an amendment to Senate Bill 27, naming Hammond as the official site for a new Chicago Bears stadium, with the team committing to contributing $2 billion towards ...

According to multiple U.S. officials, Trump’s red lines include banning or severely reducing Iran’s enrichment of uranium, the fuel needed for possible weapons, as well as limiting Iran’s missile ...

Why the Chicago Bears are looking at moving to Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana; it's closer to Chicago than the competing ...