SPRINGFIELD The public swimming pool at Dixon Springs State Park in Pope County will reopen Tuesday, July 1 under the ...

Shawnee National Forest and Garden of the Gods The Shawnee National Forest spans much of southern Illinois, situated between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers is an outdoor adventure for any time of ...

At 122 million visitors in 2023, including 2.1 million international tourists, Illinois is the leading tourism state in the Midwest and its spectacular views play a major role.

Illinois is a state of contrasts, where vibrant cities meet serene natural landscapes, offering something for every type of traveler all year long. From the towering skyline of Chicago and the ...

Check out all the fun planned for the Fourth of July holiday in Bloomington-Normal, McLean County and Central Illinois.

This state park offers visitors a Weapons Museum, a visitor center, and "the largest collection of 19th-century buildings in the state," according to the Arkansas State Parks website.

MARION — The Southern Illinois Mayors Association meeting gathered regional leaders and state legislators Wednesday night to address various topics their communities face.

Five occupants of a Madison County house managed to escape with their lives after it exploded, but all suffered burns and ...

MARION, Ill. -- The Southern Illinois Made Expo is around the corner with a day full of activities, vendors, fun and much more. The event will be held at The Pavilion in Marion at 10 a.m. - 6 p.m ...

Tornado watches and warnings have been issued across major parts of central and southern Illinois, as well as counties south of Chicago, according to the National Weather Service. Some have even ...

If you live in the Illinois countryside, don't be surprised to hear that a developer wants to build a solar farm in your neighbor's field. State incentives have prompted energy companies to search ...

Illinois Senate President Emil Jones, D-Chicago, left, and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, confer during the Democrat Rally at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2007.