From Ann Arbor to South Bend, these Midwest college towns offer lively campuses, local food, museums, and outdoor escapes perfect for a weekend getaway.

If you're in Chicago and want to feel some small-town vibes, head to this charming Illinois city for walking, shopping, and ...

On a clear day, you can see for miles and miles across the forest. The colors change with the seasons, making every visit different. Fall is especially gorgeous when the trees turn red, orange, and ...

Ann’s Bakery & Deli at 2158 West Chicago Avenue is one of those places that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something special, like finding twenty dollars in your winter coat pocket, except ...

One of the Windy City's most famous traditions took place Saturday as thousands flocked to the downtown area to watch the ...

Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s Day weekend drew thousands to see the river dyed green and the downtown parade.

These Illinois restaurants serve amazing food in the most unexpected places, from airports to historic landmarks.

Edwin J Barron, 36, is accused of attacking three women in downtown Chicago in separate violent incidents on March 5. He faces hate crime and aggravated battery charges.

With local property taxes rising, Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste takes news that most voters now consider housing affordability to be a greater concern than crime in stride.

The atmospheric scientist was chasing thunderstorms near Kankakee Tuesday night that swept across northern Illinois and ...

The supercell spawned at least four tornadoes in Pontiac and south of Kankakee in Illinois and Lake Village an Wheatfield in Indiana. Kankakee County officials said nine people were injured by the ...

We followed along Tuesday as violent storms unleashed tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds across parts of the Plains, ...