Tucked away on the scenic banks where the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers embrace, Beasley Fish in Grafton stands as a testament to the fact that culinary greatness often hides in the most unassuming ...

'Secret River Show' concept hits high note with musical parade on the North Branch Though the performances were shortened by a rain delay, ‘The Great River Parade’ was warmly received by fans ...

The search is on for the person who painted graffiti on the "Welcome to Alton" sign entering the city from the north. Grafton ...

Kayakers listen during “The Great River Parade,” which features performances at different parts of the Chicago River near the West Belmont Avenue bridge and North Campbell Avenue on Saturday.

GRAFTON — The Prairie State’s Aerie’s Resort is known for firsts. Located in Grafton, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, Aerie’s Resort sits high above where the rivers meet on ...

The North and South Rivers Watershed Association cancels 35th annual Great River Race in Norwell due to heat advisory. Just the 3rd time in 35 years, ...

The young conqueror fell suddenly and fatally ill at an all-night feast. Now, a Stanford historian has found a potential culprit.

The Tazewell County Coroner's Office has identified the person found Wednesday morning in the Illinois River in Pekin as a 20-year-old Manito man.

Rocky River police say Feras Hamdan of Westlake was arrested after an alleged road rage incident with Northeast Ohio US Rep. Max Miller.

Discover the best of Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region—where charming river towns, scenic views, and historic Route 66 landmarks create the perfect road trip adventure.

Alternatively, drivers could take a trip on the Great River Road, an official National Scenic Byway which follows the Mississippi River.

But despite state requests for the site to be removed from eligibility, technically, the Great River Road still stands a chance for federal protections in the future.