Google Maps now shows Gulf of America instead of Gulf of Mexico for U.S. residents as Department of Interior officially ...

The body of water formerly known in the United States as the Gulf of Mexico is now listed for U.S.-based users of Google Maps ...

In a social media post, Governor JB Pritzker announced the changes come after decades of studies. “I’m here today to make an ...

The Gulf of Mexico has officially been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps. The search giant said it receives name changes from the Geographic Names Information System, a ...

When you’re shopping for trees, shrubs or perennials, the hardiness zone should be one of the first things you check.

Will Riley went for a team-high 27 points in a much-needed win for Illinois on the road against the Golden Gophers.

The Democratic politician ended his work week with a silly joke aimed at Trump as he made a 'special announcement' to his Midwest constituents.

The governor went on to say there will be an announcement next week regarding the Mississippi River as part of the joke.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois," poking fun at President Donald Trump’s recent ...

"Lake Michigan shall be known as Lake Illinois," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, mocking President Donald Trump ...

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers say strategic plans that integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations are needed to expand agroforestry throughout the Midwest.

JB Pritzker trolled the president on Friday by claiming he planned to rename Lake Michigan as Lake Illinois and annex Green Bay.