More than 1 in 8 homeowners now face what experts are calling a hidden home equity tax —a growing consequence of federal tax policy that hasn’t been updated in over 25 years.

Jason Burton, a member of the USGS communications team, said via email that "a summit in Wyoming has been labeled as 'Horse Peak' on USGS topographic maps since 1960." ...

With J.B. Pritzker announcing he's seeking a third term as governor of Illinois, many are asking: How many terms can a governor serve in Illinois?

Heat indexes are expected to remain above 100 for the next few days throughout Illinois. Find out when it will cool off.

Here's what to know in Illinois about the explosive mixture that makes the country's birthday colorful and loud. More: Check out one of these 12 fireworks shows in the Springfield area this summer ...

As new Nimbus COVID variant is reported in the US, will vaccines still be available in Illinois? Recommendations are narrowing, deaths are still being reported.

Tornado warnings have been in effect in central Illinois this afternoon. See the radar.

Illinois home insurance rates jumped by nearly 60% between 2019 and 2024, according to a study by LendingTree, an online loan lead generator and mortgage broker.

Two days after the U.S. Geological Survey reported a quake near Strawberry, the agency recorded another tremor in the same area.

Former Illinois Democratic lawmaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to more than seven years in prison following a federal corruption trial in Chicago. Madigan, the longest serving legislative leade… ...

Michael J. Madigan, who for decades was one of the most influential Democrats in Illinois politics, was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.

Daily household items that have intentionally included forever chemicals will be banned from being sold in Illinois by 2032.