Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.

Traveling Route 66? One of the first stops to make is in Springfield, Illinois. With so much to see, do, and taste, there are ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five voters on Tuesday filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map as unconstitutionally drawn to favor ...

Missouri and Illinois voters will also decide on several ... How to use the interactive results map: Select a race, such as "President - Missouri" or "MO-Governor," from the dropdown menu.

Illinois regulators have approved the state’s first road map to achieving carbon-free power by 2050. The Illinois Commerce Commission unanimously approved the Renewable Energy Access Plan last week.

The Cicada Safari app allows users to submit pictures and video of cicadas in their area, which builds an interactive map tracking the species as they emerge this year. Illinois is getting a visit ...

There are two kinds of broods making their debut in Illinois right now. For the first time in 221 years, both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging at the same time. But that double brood ...

Get in touch with Chloe Mayer by emailing c.mayer@newsweek.com Scientists have created an interactive map that shows how parts of Illinois may be swallowed up by Lake Michigan as climate change bites.

They share Best Western Hotels & Resorts throughout Illinois, multiple options along Route 66, the celebrity chef dining scene, Midwest to Southern Illinois attractions, and much more! For more, visit ...

See the interactive map of Illinois below for the exact time when the eclipse will begin, and what percentage of the sun will be covered in your city: A total solar eclipse is caused by the moon ...