The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including ...

Some residents of rural Illinois and Oregon are hoping to ditch their states and either join neighboring ones or create whole ...

The state legislature has voted 69-25 to embrace any neighbouring Illinois county that wants to switch allegiance. Picture: ...

When severe weather hits the United States, there are ways people across the country can prepare for the potential impact of ...

The Boone County 3D Geologic Mapping project helps specialists understand where our water gets into the ground and how to protect it.

Amira Davis will present selections from and lead a discussion about her book, “Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women’s ...

She asked Huston if part of the discussion could include Lake County seceding from Indiana and joining Illinois ... that it's better to manipulate maps than actually solve problems together.

Wisconsin is on track to break spending records once again in a high court contest that's at times turned heated. But these ...

A 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County reached speeds over 100 mph, ending in tragedy. The pursuit raises major concerns about law enforcement policies and public safety.

Apple Maps joined Google Maps in renaming the Gulf ... The unilateral name change of the shared gulf waters was the butt of a joke by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, in which the Democrat announced ...