Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois' largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday, welcoming visitors thrilled to ring in the warmer months. The water park posted an opening day ...

Here’s a look back at our state’s fabulous firsts — ideas that took root here in Illinois before they captured the world’s ...

If you’re looking to get out and go without going too far, Illinois communities offer a range of festivals all summer long ...

You know that moment when you discover something so unexpectedly wonderful that you immediately want to tell everyone you ...

On July 4, 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To ...

The legendary southern rock band 38 Special will perform a free Grandstand concert during the 2026 Illinois State Fair in ...

With its unique seasonal festivals, family-friendly activities, and striking historic buildings, this Illinois village makes for a laid-back getaway.

While plenty of focus has been given to a bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois, there is plenty of other legislation being mulled in Springfield. The General Assembly will be in session ...

You can “Play Your Way” at this year’s Los Angeles County Fair, which opens Thursday. “It’s the grand opening of the 104th L.A. County Fair. The big drivers that bring people into the fair are the ...

A new poll found that most Illinois residents think public funding for a new Chicago Bears stadium should be limited — and a lot of downstate residents don’t much care if the Bears leave the state.

Unruly teens violently overwhelmed a New Jersey community carnival, sparking several fights and cursing out police officers, forcing organizers to prematurely shutter the beloved annual event. A large ...

Rather than making city buses free for all riders, elected officials and transit advocates are pushing to expand a transit program for low-income New Yorkers. By Stefanos Chen See more of our coverage ...