Sunday is shaping up to be a comfortable way to wrap up May in Chicagoland, with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures ...

The IHSA state softball tournament began last week and is headed for sectionals. See the teams that won Class 1A regionals and play again this week.

The Illinois state baseball playoff schedule is out. See where your favorite team in Western Illinois got seeded, and their regional path in the postseason.

Discover short Illinois hikes with huge views, wild rock formations, waterfalls, swamps, and trails that prove the Prairie State is full of surprises.

Ever wonder where all the gorgeous old houses went? They’re all in Galesburg, Illinois, packed together like architectural ...

Explore Illinois bookshops packed with used books, old maps, vintage paper goods, and hidden finds made for curious readers.

For many Illinois voters, the debate is less a political one than it is a deeply existential and spiritual one, and with such ...

A 111-foot illuminated cross stands atop a southern Illinois mountain, visible from three states, and chances are you’ve ...

Illinois should focus its scouting on Western Illinois junior infielder Payton Brown. Brown has troubled pitchers, slashing .326/.455/.705 with 8 homers and 31 RBIs — all team highs. Brown has been ...

ILLINOIS (WGEM) - A bill that would change the way public universities are funded in Illinois is making its way through Springfield. HB1581 and SB0013 represent what supporters are calling the ...

Terry Stadler, 79 years old, passed away on 03/28/2026. Loving husband and best friend of Mary Ann (née Finn) for over 58 years and loving father of Linda (Jack) Nikcevich, Terence (Sarah) Stadler Jr.

The Tar Heels are in the Round of 32. North Carolina women's basketball opened the NCAA Tournament with a win over Western Illinois, 82-51, on Friday, March 20, at Carmichael Arena, looking to build ...