If you're looking to escape the chaotic buzz of Chicago, these five serene villages in Illinois offer a slower pace of life and unique amenities to explore.

There’s something about winter in Illinois from a train seat. These routes make snowy landscapes feel calm, cinematic, and ...

Many streets in Illinois still pose challenges following the weekend blizzard. See maps of which roads to avoid due to ...

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A new study ranked the most expensive cities to travel to as a family post-pandemic. Here's how Illinois travel hubs fared.

Starts before Friday Cool Cluster Dog Show: 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, through 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Lake County ...

From Chicago to the suburbs, these Illinois bagel shops are so good they’re being compared to New York. Yes, really.

LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois. (WLS) -- A deputy was hospitalized on Monday after he was attacked with bear spray while responding to a mental health crisis in Libertyville. Lake County Sheriff's Office ...

A record-breaking 122 million Americans are projected to travel for the holidays this year, according to AAA. This includes many Illinois residents crossing through the state to visit family and ...

A cold front rolled through Illinois on Wednesday, December 3, bringing heavy snow, causing travel issues that included a ground stop for over an hour at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. RESTRICTIONS AND ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's a guilty pleasure many indulge in this time of year: Christmas romantic comedies. A group of filmmakers that met at Columbia College has a studio specializing in those movies, ...

A winter storm will begin to coat Chicago, Illinois, and the neighboring area with one inch of snow per hour Friday night into Saturday. The northeastern part of Illinois is under a level four winter ...