Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill at session's end on May 31 that would give Chicago-area transit agencies the funding ...

The Tribune is launching a series of special reports to examine how corn and soybeans made Illinois an agricultural giant and ...

Early Sunday morning, G4 geomagnetic storm conditions had been reached. Such strong conditions have been known to bring the northern lights as far south as Alabama and northern California. However, ...

Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.

The Illinois House and Senate need to approve a state budget plan before the legislative session ends Saturday. A $55 billion ...

Retiring comfortably on a budget of $1,200 or less is absolutely possible in these Illinois cities. With affordable housing, ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, Nauvoo’s location on the Mississippi River provides ample opportunities for recreation. The Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi, offers one of the most scenic ...

The Department of Homeland Security is listing Morgan and surrounding counties among "sanctuary jurisdictions defying federal ...

The list, which was riddled with misspellings, included sparsely populated counties that have little interaction with ...

The list includes 96 counties and seven cities in Illinois the administration claims obstruct federal immigration laws.

The Illinois State Water Survey is continuing data development to analyze flood risks in six Central Illinois counties. The ...

Launching the index for Illinois first is an effort credited to Peter O'Brien Sr., a Kennedy Forum board member and president ...