“Illinois' parks and historic sites are key parts of our state's growing tourism and recreation economy,” said DCEO Director ...

While Alton welcomes visitors year-round, spring offers that sweet spot of pleasant temperatures, blooming landscapes, and fewer tourists than the peak summer season. April and May typically provide ...

But tucked just 25 miles north of St. Louis, where three mighty rivers converge, Alton offers a refreshing alternative to wallet-draining metropolitan adventures. This riverside town has somehow ...

Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Illinois ...

The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Illinois Pick 4 Evening" game were: (two, four, four, eight, Bonus: eight) ...

April broke records for being among the wettest on record in much of southern Illinois, which experienced an extreme rain event early in the month, according to Illinois State Climatologist ...

Inventory is up, but prices and mortgage rates remain stubborn. Here’s what to know about the 2025 homebuying season.

Luckily, this yummy lunch recipe uses all of it, plus cheddar cheese, milk, butter and seasonings. It might be tempting to ...

How does Kyle Monangai compare to David Montgomery? Which games could land in prime time? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago ...

Carmi, Illinois, residents have a new mayor. Independent William Stendeback was sworn in during Tuesday’s City Council ...

Believe it or not, I kind of don’t want to graduate.  Sure, the communications building kind of smells like feet and is ...

Western Illinois University is known as an opportunity institution that helps students increase their social mobility. Taking ...