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Check out the latest exhibits and events Central Illinois museums, galleries and historic sites have to offer.

In Plainfield, the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism serves clients through the healing power of plants. More than ...

A man from Machesney Park had the chance to surprise the love of his life at halftime of the Super Bowl in front of thousands of local viewers. Super Bowl Sunday is all about the food, the drinks ...

Wildlife Prairie Park’s 180 animals and 1,800 acres of wilderness perfectly encapsulate the beauty of the midwest just outside Peoria, Illinois.

Invasive species are a nationwide problem, destroying ecosystems and crowding out native plants and animals. Here are the ...

(AP) — In the farm town where Cooper DeJean drew up football plays in elementary school and taught classmates to run them at recess, residents plan a huge party to watch the town’s native son ...

A class act and true Illinois native, Dick took great pride in representing our state, his family and proud Bears fans. On the field, his leadership guided our Bears to a division title in 2001, as he ...

Illinois is a land of contrasts—big city meets small-town Midwest, farmland meets skyscrapers, and weather that makes you question your life choices. Whether you’re dodging potholes in Chicago, ...

CHICAGO — Ahead of the Super Bowl, one of sports betting’s biggest days, the Illinois Gaming Board made permanent Thursday what had been a temporary ban on certain types of NFL sports wagering.

A nationwide protest at state capitols consequently drew about 200 people to Springfield, Illinois by Wednesday afternoon. Organized by the 50501 Movement and apparently taken up by volunteers in ...

Nationwide analysis from the Equable Institute reveals Illinois state pensions remain fiscally unstable, underscoring the need for systemic reform. The urgency and severity of Illinois’ pension ...