Memorial Day allowed for time and reflection on the ultimate sacrifice our military service members from all wars have given ...

Illinois shaped Memorial Day with Alton’s historic parade and the tragic 1937 Chicago Memorial Day Massacre, honoring ...

In late April, the Mundelein Heritage Museum was awarded first place in “Collections Preservation” at the Illinois State ...

Illinois has a well-documented history as a removal state, meaning Native Americans were forcibly removed multiple times, including through the Trail of Tears. The Prairie Band Potawatomi’s land ...

They are history makers. Davis and Jackson are the 2025 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois winners, as voted by coaches and media statewide. Davis, a 6-foot-1 guard, is the first sophomore to win ...

He paid his penalty. But I don't, I have to tell you, in my opinion, that does not detract from the contribution he made to Illinois history, that history will stand tall... History has shown that ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Monday night, the Decatur Public Library unveiled a new traveling exhibit that highlights the stories and history of African American culture in our state. This exhibit ...

Illinois basketball picked up an in-state commitment on Wednesday night. Lisle Benet Academy senior guard Blake Fagbemi announced social media that he will continue his playing career with the ...

Produce documentaries, local series, and community events that preserve Illinois’ history, arts, and culture – deepening community connections. In many areas, especially rural parts of ...

An Illinois business belonging to a vocal critic of an embattled Democratic mayor went up in flames earlier this week in what is being investigated as a “suspicious” incident. “The fire is ...

Texas softball began its quest for a second consecutive berth in the Women's College World Series Friday with a 10-2 win over Eastern Illinois in the first game of the Austin regional at McCombs ...