Advertisement In 1900, engineer John Luther “Casey” Jones of the Illinois Central Railroad died in a train wreck near Vaughan, Mississippi, staying at the controls to slow his passenger train ...

Alton’s Laura Building, in the 100 block of Market Street, is getting new paint, gutters, and awnings as owners plan upgrades ...

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From the heart of Chicago to the tranquil corners of the state, Illinois offers an incredible range of destinations to explore. The bustling city features iconic landmarks like Millennium Park, the ...

Searching for the perfect Memorial Day weekend getaway spots in Illinois without traveling too far? These 10 picture-perfect small towns offer historic charm, mouthwatering local ...

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Dan Tripp and Matt Fair opened the first Good News location in O’Fallon, Missouri, in 2017. At the time, they had little more ...

Chicago Vocational High School led Landmarks Illinois’ annual list of the state’s most endangered historic places.

The list includes a Frank Lloyd Wright home in Austin, a former school in Avalon Park and an outdoor theater in South Shore.

On May 1, 1925, the Cherry Street Baptist Church elected Mrs. Louise Arnold as assistant pastor. She was ordained in the ...