According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, at least five beaches in McHenry County were closed due to "high ...

Independence Day is Friday, July 4. Here are some of the fireworks displays planned to celebrate the Fourth of July in the ...

Here’s an inside look at the the state’s successful push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region.

Apex plans to seek a county building permit for Coles Wind in late fall or early winter. If approved, they will start ...

I had no idea that southern Illinois looked like that.” A growing number of visitors are discovering downstate as a travel destination amid recent efforts to entice more people to visit its lush ...

You can stand-up paddleboard at sunset, bring your dog to Morton Arboretum, attend the 4th Annual Wild Mile Block Party and ...

Beneath layers of waste, landfills around the US have been reaching scorching temperatures, spewing toxic gases and geysers ...

From 1878 to 1901, two all-Black U.S. Army regiments played a positive role in helping keep the peace in the Beehive State.

We break down 100 years of history, era by era, to explore how acres of pineapple farms sprouted into one of Florida’s most ...

From whoopie pies to historic blacksmith shops, this cozy town in Maine offers year-round charm, outdoor adventures, and a ...

A 30-year-old social worker from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Sweeney was looking for a destination to recover from burnout. The ...

Nestled in the upscale village of Glencoe on Chicago’s North Shore, this beach offers the kind of lakefront experience that makes you forget you’re in the Midwest and not some exclusive coastal ...