The Joliet prison closed in 2002 after 144 years. Film officials say having the vacant prison close to Chicago could be a good draw for other movies, since many other empty jails are either too ...

Julian McMahon, an Australia-born actor who performed in the “Fantastic Four” series of films and appeared in popular TV ...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline is 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI) and provides information and referral services; ...

Investigators have located human remains following a large explosion at a Northern California fireworks warehouse. Yolo ...

When it comes to NASCAR’s upcoming return to downtown Chicago, Julie Giese has a long list of responsibilities. The track ...

Invasive carp are generally not eaten in the U.S. and are not desirable for sportfishing. In fact, silver carp have a propensity to jump up to 10 feet out of the water when startled by a boat motor.

As JB Pritzker launches his 2026 campaign, Illinois shows fiscal progress — but long-term challenges on jobs, growth and ...

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is representing the State Police, guardians of a DNA indexing system defense attorneys want to access with new, disputed evidence.

Inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison have declared a hunger strike, effective Friday, to protest what they claim are unlawful practices by the California Department of Corrections and ...