The temperature of the country’s political climate runs hot, with protests and acts of violence breaking out across the country.

“Our identity has been frozen in time, and it’s going to stay frozen in time as long as we’re portrayed as mascots and things of the past,” said Matt Beaudet, a citizen of the Montauk Tribe of Indians ...

In the Springfield metro area, about 9,600 Black people and 13,390 white people were living in poverty in 2023, according to the five-year ACS data. In the city of Springfield, about 9,000 Blacks ...

American’s highways can be a treasure trove of quirky roadside attractions. Things like the “world’s largest ball of string,” ...

Tucked away in the northwest corner of Illinois, about 100 miles from Chicago’s wallet-draining gravity, sits Freeport – a charming small city where $1,200 a month isn’t just surviving money, it’s ...

On Saturday, millions across the country protested President Trump at “No Kings” rallies…including at several rallies in ...

No Kings organizer Joshua Leingang criticized a recent visit to Springfield by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Pleasant weather continues for Northeast Illinois and the Rockford metro area through the weekend, with temperatures in the ...

Severson Dells forced to curtail work as Rockford area AmeriCorps volunteers haven't been reinstated despite federal judge's ruling.

"A majority of Americans are celebrating the list of successes during Trump’s first few months in office," writes Jan Klaas ...

Area leaders confirmed no city, county or state agencies were involved in the police presence seen early Thursday morning.

Join the fun Saturday, June 28 in downtown Rockford as the first-ever Lemonade Hop showcases inventive lemonade creations from local spots, with pop-up events, shopping, and vibrant energy throughout ...