Explore fascinating abandoned and historic places in Illinois, where prisons, ghost towns, and ancient sites reveal stories that refuse to fade away.
Explore historic Illinois taverns still drawing loyal crowds, where classic comfort food, local stories, and decades of tradition live on ...
The assassination of Illinois Black Panther Party Deputy Chairman Fred Hampton and Defense Captain Mark Clark by Chicago police and the FBI on Dec. 4, 1969, caused Larry Jenkins to leave his ...
‘From Man to Myth: Lincoln’s Evolving Image’ is the latest exhibit at the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections on the third floor of the University of Illinois Library in Urbana. Smerz Smerz ‘From ...
Illinois is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary with a new initiative that highlights the state’s rich history and cultural heritage. The Illinois America 250 Commission has launched the ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO (WGN) — Friday, Feb. 7, will mark ...
Chicago is home to famous green spaces like Millennium Park, Grant Park, and Lincoln Park, which offer a number of outdoor activities in the metropolis. But if you need to escape the Windy City for ...