Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) introduced Senate Bill 1607 to continue the research of an Underground Railroad task force he ...

Illinois has a deep connection to the Underground Railroad. That's why lawmakers are pushing an initiative to preserve sites ...

With over 2,000 miles complete, this planned near-4,000-mile-long project invites cyclists and hikers to traverse America ...

“We’re seeing that the rail trail is incredibly popular, that people really enjoy it, and it’s being used by people from all over — tourists and local people too. It’s a great thing that helps our ...

"The Great American Baking Show" is back for Season 3, featuring a new line-up of talented amateur bakers, including two North Jersey hopefuls. The show, an American version of the highly ...

The Great American Baking Show host Zach Cherry at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony - (Image via Getty Images) The Great American Baking Show is a cooking competition series in which ...

The best golfers in the world are trying to win The Masters Tournament, and Illinois golf has someone who is on pace to make some noise. Illinois golf has had a great run over the past couple of ...

What is America at its best? We put this question to our team — to find out what version of America meets the potential of what we want America to be. Some of us answered, some didn’t. Some wondered ...

In this segment, Liz Van Pay from the National Railroad Museum discusses The Great Bunny Train event and what you can see at the museum when you visit.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A monumental bill to ban Illinois schools from using Native American names, logos, and mascots passed out of the House after a controversial debate Thursday.

AMC is making a big investment in more Rolin Jones literary adaptations of American novels. The Interview With the Vampire showrunner will spearhead a new anthology franchise called Great ...

Attention adrenaline junkies: The 2025 Six Flags Great America season in suburban Gurnee is just around the corner -- and so is the park's newest ride. According to the theme park website ...