That’s Shawnee National Forest for you—a sprawling 289,000-acre paradise tucked away in southern Illinois near Herod that somehow remains one of America’s most underrated natural wonders.

Tucked away in the embrace of the Shawnee National Forest sits Makanda, Illinois – a pocket-sized paradise that might be the Midwest’s best-kept secret.

Nearly four hours into Thursday night’s meeting at Collinsville City Hall, the city’s planning commission voted to table a development plan that raised concern among many nearby residents.

July in the Sky celebration lit up the night Wednesday, with its mix of music, food, games and, of course, fireworks. Activities were held both in downtown Rockville and Henry Park, where hundreds of ...

The $53 million Naperville development called "Block 59" is set to reconfigure and "reimagine" Westridge Court, which ...

The SBB Research Group Foundation invited three prior grant recipients to share updates on their critical efforts to support the local community. The ...

A new indoor trampoline park is coming to Algonquin after the village board approved the request with plenty of safeguard ...

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Those looking to watch Fourth of July fireworks displays in the Chicago area will have plenty of options, but not as many as ...

Whether you’re into fireworks, parades, concerts, family-focused fun, or food — well, everyone’s into food — Chicagoland ...

Oak Park police Sgt. Derrick Verge received the Police Medal of Valor from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for ...