Illinoisans can now help with preparation for America’s 250th birthday festival, taking place on July 4th, 2026. The Illinois America 250 Commission is inviting all the state residents to partake in the organization of programs,

While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will remain open. Major chain stores such as Target, Costco, Walmart, The Home Depot, Jewel-Osco and Mariano's will remain open on the holiday.

Haul’s 2024 Growth Index report reveals a familiar trend for Illinois: It remains among the top states for outbound movers using U-Haul.

Trump has promised sweeping pardons for the convicted insurrectionists he has repeatedly referred to as patriots.

A recent study by the moving company Allied Van Lines shows that Illinois continues to see more outbound migration than new residents.

As Illinoisans return to the office after the holiday season, their Monday blues might be further magnified by lake-effect snow on the tail end of a major, disruptive snowstorm that slammed the central United States and by below-normal temperatures later in the week.

Some businesses, including schools, will be closed on Inauguration Day, but it's not because its the day the President-elect is sworn in.

Florida retained its rank as the top state for the number of lightning strikes per square mile: 76. County with highest flash density: Monroe.

New states to the 2024 top outbound list were Mississippi, moving up from no.18 in 2023 to no. 8 in 2024, and Nebraska, moving up from no.13 in 2023 to no. 9 in 2024. California, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois and New Jersey have been included in the top outbound states over the past five years.

While vaccination is the best way to protect against whooping cough, vaccination rates in children have fallen

Illinois is once again one of the popular U.S. states to move out of, according to a study from moving company United Van Lines. The 48th Annual National Movers Study showed Illinois has a 60 ...

Plans remain fluid—but there is no doubt of a push for highly visible raids in Democratic cities in the first days of the new administration