The Capital Development Board (CDB) has unveiled plans for more than $60 million in investments to tackle deferred ...

Outside of Chicago, one Illinois town is a delightful neighborly city with an award-winning downtown and some great natural parks that's well-worth a day trip.

Lake Murphysboro was awarded more than $4 million as part of Governor JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

Illinois has allocated $60 million for repairs to parks, trails and waterways, including Hennepin Canal and Starved Rock ...

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The Sunflower State is so much more magical than anyone ever gives it credit for; these hidden gems aren't so hidden nowadays, but I can't get enough.

Starved Rock State Park will receive $33.8 million in state funding for a wastewater treatment plant and trail improvements.

Lowden State Park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with species ranging from majestic bald eagles to tiny, chattering chickadees.

While driving with friends to watch a basketball game in Washington Park in 1979, Caroline O’Boyle (Communication ’82) was ...

Move over, big metallic thing in Chicago's Millennium Park. There's a new bean in the spotlight in Illinois. The state has designated the soybean as Illinois’ official state bean. House Bill ...

Gibson was nominated by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs ... “Knoch Knolls is one of my favorite parks.” Tax season has begun. Here’s when you’ll get your refund.

Notre Dame (14-1) and Ohio State (13-2) meet Monday night in Atlanta for the 12-team format’s first national championship game. It was the Buckeyes’ defense that delivered the dagger in the 28 ...