Illinois immigrants are proof that "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses" is a creed worth cherishing, the ...

The massive exhibition, co-presented with museums in Barcelona and Brussels, will head to Europe at the end of March.

Vote for the current Illinois flag not because it is so great, but because anything else wastes our tax dollars.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted ...

Explain the meaning behind your flag: The outline of Abraham Lincoln symbolizes liberty, opportunity and the equality of all people. The outline of Illinois ... As First Black Actress To Play ...

The outline of Illinois symbolizes the pride we share for our state. The circle of 21 stars represents our communal togetherness and honors our state being the 21st to join the USA. The white star ...

Voting is open for people to speak out on whether to replace or retain the Illinois state flag. The Illinois Flag Commission unveiled its 10 finalists last month. It received almost 5,000 entries.

You may never have heard of Brooklyn, Illinois. You might not be aware it’s one of the country’s first Black settlements, or that it’s thought to be the first majority-Black town in America to ...

The racial wealth gap, the legacy of redlining and the lack of affordable housing all drive the high rates of Black homelessness in Illinois. This is outlined in a report from the Institute for ...

With the No. 1 seed in the AFC already locked down, the Kansas City Chiefs opted to start their backups in the regular season finale against the playoff-hungry Denver Broncos. The result went ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts with guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) while celebrating an 81-77 win ...