A camper enjoys his campfire – and the peacefulness – at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam on the Kaskaskia River. (Photo by Grethcen Steele) If you’re looking for a peaceful place to set up camp ...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nick Boyd scored 20 of his career-high 25 points in the first half as No. 24 Wisconsin beat Northern Illinois 97-72 on Friday night. Boyd surpassed his previous best of 24 points, ...

Coming into October, transit districts from Chicago to Springfield were staring down the side of a fiscal cliff. Costs are up and revenues haven't gone up with them. ‘That Has Never Been Tolerated in ...

There’s something magical about discovering a place that feels both frozen in time and vibrantly alive in the present moment. Lincoln, Illinois stands as that rare gem in the Prairie State’s crown – a ...