The first Thornton Township Board meeting in months was marred by punches and expletive language. Leaders of the south suburban Chicago township were forced to clear the hall and stop working again as ...

The blaze broke out at about 6:49 p.m. in a six unit apartment building in the 2300 block of West Nichols Road in ...

Pick Six Lists sent to the Naperville Public Library will trigger custom-selected book recommendations just for you.

As Peoria experiences considerable development and economic growth, here’s a look back at the city’s roots and early days. See the historical photos.

Local historian Brian Keller shares the story of the businessman with a big heart. Plus, a look at St. Ellen Mine in 1950 and ...

The neighborhood, covering approximately 500 acres, was home to significant cultural figures such as Josephine Baker and Scott Joplin. It included schools, Black-owned businesses, historic churches, ...

Chicago has always provided a place for the disenfranchised, whether from the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century, ...

Feb. 15, Hancock County Historical Society quarterly meeting will host Reg Ankrum, a resident of Quincy, speaking on “The Statehood of Illinois and County Formation.” He is a ...