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 ...

Illinois has a deep connection to the Underground Railroad. That's why lawmakers are pushing an initiative to preserve sites ...

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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 ...

Alton’s own Rip Van Winkles baseball team played a game at Sportsmans Park against Negro National League team, the St. Louis ...

Warren’s Jaxson Davis and Young’s Destiny Jackson are the 2025 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois. The historic nature of ...

Carol Manning chairs the Educational Outreach and Events Committee for the Madison County Historical Society in Edwardsville.

A new $33 million coworking space in downtown Alton, operated by a ... I’m very proud that this is here in Illinois.” The Wedge facility combines two historic buildings — a bank originally ...

Set in the heart of historic Alton, the festival offers a lively atmosphere where attendees can enjoy live music, sample local food and drink, and browse handmade and earth-friendly goods from ...

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 ...