Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

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Quad-Cities school leaders are sharing their support for a statewide public education advocacy framework and blueprint for ...

DANVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — The Collins Tower, formerly known as the Bresee Tower in Danville, is finally set to be demolished.

The Madison County aldermen promoted a fire department official to lieutenant, recognized SIUE's MLK award recipient, and ...

With the bump in pay, Champaign ($45,000) will leapfrog Rantoul ($36,000) for No. 3 in the area. Mayor is a full-time job in ...

Local governments in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit are tackling a wide range of topics this week, from special events to ...

Illinois, ready to choose a state flag? Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest. The public can vote online at for one of the new designs, or for one of three flags that have already ...

What: Rockford native Kevin Haas hosts the event featuring guest feature Justin Arceneaux of St. Charles, Ill.; main feature ...

Despite being little more than the answer to trivia questions today, Vaughn Meader was a pioneer who paved the way for "Saturday Night Live," Rich Little and a wide range ...

A house was engulfed in flames on East Rockton Road Tuesday night. The fire has shut down part of the street in the 4500 block of East Rockton Road. The blaze was a 4th alarm fire, according to ...

November 27, 1942 - January 2, 2025 Roscoe, IL - James A. "Jim" Deeds, 82, of Roscoe, IL, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL. He was born ...