The last holiday of summer is ending with a bang, as experts said this Labor Day could make history as the busiest Labor Day for travelers.

“It’s really an enjoyable spot, like two road trips ago we were in Illinois, and we were right across from the ... Terre Haute South and Indiana University graduate Tim Herrin, a reliever for the ...

The Herrin City Council approved the purchase of new body cameras for the police department, with the bulk of the cost covered through a grant.

Eight generations of Corvettes will be on display at the 2025 River-to-River Corvette Show scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 ...

A southern Illinois man was arrested during a traffic stop after deputies say they found drugs in the vehicle.

HERRIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- UPDATE: August 20, 3:31 p.m. -- The Herrin Police Department, alongside the U.S. Marshals Service, Southern Illinois Enforcement Group, and ILEAS, executed a federal arrest ...

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history ...

Jonah Tong tossed five solid innings and earned the win in his major league debut Friday night, when the New York Mets ...

The Lady Elgin didn’t pull away from a Chicago River dock until just before midnight on a late summer day 160 years ago. Passengers were reluctant to head out on the side-wheeler that had brought them ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. A child stands in front of statues of ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1858: The first of seven debates ...