Illinois passed a law in 2017 recognizing “Indigenous Peoples Day” as the last Monday in September each year, but it has not replaced Columbus Day on the official calendar of state holidays.

After its historic win over Maryland, Illinois (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) will look to maintain its defensive performance, having ...

Our list of enchanting towns in Illinois offers natural and breathtaking scenery, historic buildings, charming shops, and more. Choose one for a weekend break.

Illinois returns nearly 1,500 acres of stolen land to state's first federally recognized tribe The land in southern Dekalb County once belonged to Chief Shab-eh-nay of the Prairie Band Potawatomi ...

On Harris' historic candidacy While Harris could make history as the first woman elected president, voters said it wasn't at the center of their support and they're glad to see it's not a focal ...

Dolton, Illinois, may use eminent domain to purchase Pope Leo XIV's boyhood home, intending to preserve it as a historic site amid ongoing sale efforts.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard will be losing some of her political power after a historic caucus Tuesday night. The Illinois "super mayor" lost the Democratic nomination for Thornton Township ...

Illinois men's basketball made an emphatic statement Thursday night with a historic road victory over No. 9 Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene.. The No. 22 Fighting Illini (10-3, 2-1) beat ...

Illinois state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, R-Morrisonville, discusses the collapse of a portion of a barn that is part of the reconstructed village of New Salem, where Abraham Lincoln lived from 1831 to ...

Altmyer started Illinois’ first nine games last year and completed 175 of 270 passes for 1,883 yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He was injured late against Minnesota , and backup John ...

After its historic win over Maryland, Illinois (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) will look to maintain its defensive performance, having allowed 65 points or fewer during its winning streak.

Illinois returns nearly 1,500 acres of stolen land to state's first federally recognized tribe The land in southern Dekalb County once belonged to Chief Shab-eh-nay of the Prairie Band Potawatomi ...