Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic sites recorded more than 41 million visitors last year, which was the most in 15 years, following several significant capital projects to upgrade and improve ...

That’s according to preliminary results of an ongoing study at the University of Chicago that suggests the programs ...

As the red velvet curtains at the Vatican parted, a priest realized that his college pal from the South Side of Chicago that he knows as “Bob” had been elected the first American pope. “Oh, dear God,” ...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem slams Illinois immigration laws during Springfield visit; Gov. Pritzker calls it a “publicity stunt ...

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins the 2026 Senate race to replace Dick Durbin, setting up a primary clash with Pritzker allies.

A new report urges lawmakers to fix Illinois’ community college transfer system, citing credit issues and student debt.

Illinois regains access to $77M in pandemic education funds after a federal judge blocks Trump administration order.

Chatham mourns after crash kills four at after-school camp; community unites to support survivors and families.

Illinois Senate Democrats split over Gov. Pritzker’s plan to let community colleges offer four-year degrees in key fields.

Illinois unions push for mandatory nurse staffing ratios amid hospital pushback, worker burnout, and patient safety concerns.

Illinois' proposed overhaul of university funding meets pushback from U of I, which says the plan could hurt flagship ...

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91, remembered for his death penalty moratorium and corruption conviction.