Wheaton dad Bud Barnhart estimates his family has spent “probably a hundred thousand dollars” to support their three kids in youth sports over the years. That includes club costs, equipment and ...

Discover Starved Rock State Park in Illinois where breathtaking views, stunning canyons, and peaceful trails make every visit ...

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The demonstrations, expected to continue through the weekend, came as the Justice Department said it would conduct a civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti.

From hands-on physics to jaw-dropping space galleries, these eight science museums turn curiosity into an all-ages adventure—featuring can’t-miss stops like the Exploratorium, Smithsonian Air and ...

Carlos Alcaraz made history, while Elena Rybakina let her game do the talking. Plus, Novak Djokovic reminded the world why he is still playing and more from Melbourne.

Natural population gains and slowing outmigration have contributed to Illinois seeing three consecutive years of growth.

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SPRINGFIELD — The federal government’s decision to dramatically reduce the number of vaccines it recommends for children, including the flu shot, will have “no bearing” on Illinois’ vaccine ...

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Our broad take: It’s heartening the Midwest is more attractive than it used to be. That’s really good news for population-challenged Chicago and Illinois. It will help immensely in reversing those ...