It was simple, if funds could be reached by that date – a disappearing section of natural Illinois prairie might be saved.

the only location in Illinois named to the list. The subdivision occupies more than 650 acres that feature open prairies, wetlands, and an organic farm. Money noted that all homes in Prairie ...

Looking Glass, a hologram company founded in 2014, has released a lineup of 3D holography devices that look to stretch the ...

Oktoberfest season is here, and central Illinois is already filling tankards in biergartens, while vineyards across the ...

on books from The Atlantic Monthly. From the archives: "Four Months With Charles Dickens: Part I" (October 1870) "Early in the winter of 1841 it had been announced that Charles Dickens would ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- In a brand-new tactic to fight organized retail theft, a group is forming across the state of Illinois to bring together business owners and police. Criminal groups that commit ...

It was 1 a.m., and my eyes were sore from searching the inky prairie night. We were looking for one of the most endangered mammals in North America, the black-footed ferret. Which is nocturnal. And ...

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation District 9 is looking to hire more than 150 workers for the upcoming winter season. IDOT District 9 Operations Engineer Robert ...

Prairie dogs live in underground burrows, extensive warrens of tunnels and chambers marked by many mounds of packed earth at their surface entrances. Burrows have defined nurseries, sleeping ...

There was one big takeaway from Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney's meeting with the media this week. With the Big Ten opener at Nebraska just days away, Lunney had some concerns about ...

If you were to believe science fiction, the future of wearables has always been augmented reality. Apple could very well be close to achieving that future with a wearable heads-up display called ...

What: This fun family-friendly event will have something for everyone. Explore trails, do a scavenger hunt, take a guided nature walk, sit fireside and listen to live music. Experience the fall season ...