Discover Galena, Illinois—where charming streets, rolling hills, and river views make time slow down. Come for the views, stay for the vibe.

Our broad take: It’s heartening the Midwest is more attractive than it used to be. That’s really good news for population-challenged Chicago and Illinois. It will help immensely in reversing those ...

The cinnamon roll pancake at QC Coffee and Pancake House in Rock Island, Illinois, is precisely that kind of culinary epiphany—a breakfast revelation that’ll have you questioning every ordinary ...

Allen’s Corner Diner in Hampshire, Illinois, is exactly that kind of place—a humble roadside beacon of breakfast brilliance that proves you don’t need fancy equipment or culinary school credentials to ...

About a month late, presumably due to last fall's government shutdown, the Census Bureau has released its estimates of the populations of the 50 states and the District of Columbia for July 1, 2025.

Many streets in Illinois still pose challenges following the weekend blizzard. See maps of which roads to avoid due to ...

Illinois’ population grew .001% through mid-2025, reflecting a national trend of low growth due mainly to a historic decrease ...

Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the cities where homes are selling the fastest in Illinois.

Many roads throughout Illinois are at least partly covered in ice or snow Monday following the weekend storm. Here's a look ...

This Illinois town shaped by railroads and highways features a railroad park, local history museums, antique stores, and an ...

In “American Truck Simulator,” the player drives a big rig truck, hauling cargo across the United States. Since its launch in 2016, developers SCS Software have added more states to the map, and ...

(WAND) — Several cities are declaring snow emergencies as a weekend snowstorm sweeps across central Illinois. The city of ...