The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...

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

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 ...

Two hundred years ago this month, right here in Belmont County, history was made. On July 4, 1825, construction officially began on the National Road in Ohio. The groundbreaking took place in St.

Situated along LaGrange Road in Countryside, this no-frills eatery has mastered the art of the steak sandwich in a way that defies its humble appearance. The sign outside proudly announces “Italian ...

Illinois’ latest budget diverts millions in infrastructure funds to cover structural budget deficits despite substandard road conditions.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is undertaking a significant construction season in Southern Illinois, driven by ...

Heat indexes are expected to remain above 100 for the next few days throughout Illinois. Find out when it will cool off.

Here's daily forecast, safety tips Illinois is in a heat dome, and it feels awful. Here's when we can expect relief Illinois Department of Transportation warns of road failures amid heat wave.

An Illinois man died in a head-on crash on Highway 81 in Rock County on Sunday night, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office ...

Here's what that means and when we can expect relief. Extreme heat, scattered storms expected this week in Illinois. Here's daily forecast, safety tips Illinois is in a heat dome, and it feels awful.

SPRINGFIELD — A bill passed in this year’s legislative session would rewrite the definition of a “forcible felony” to allow Illinois State Police to use images obtained from automatic ...