President Trump is not the first to downplay providing federal emergency relief. During the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, ...

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Along the Mississippi River, you'll find a historic city with over 100 delicious restaurants and unique shops, offering a charming vacation in Missouri.

Craving something fast and unforgettable? These must-try takeout dishes across Illinois are local favorites for a reason.

In a special report, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin examines how federal cuts could impact invasive species monitoring on Lake ...

In 2016, the Mississippi River punched a hole in the Len Small levee, built to protect farmland along an S-shaped curve in the river known as Dogtooth Bend. That hole was never repaired. Here ...

Massive reduction to National Parks Service budget and Donald Trump’s culture war against ‘DEI’ could spell end for national ...

The Ohio River Basin Alliance, a group of agencies, research institutions and nonprofits, has been working on a restoration ...

It's not just Cahokia Heights. Five dozen communities in Southern Illinois account for a third of the reported sanitary sewer overflows in the state in the last decade.

June saw the loss of several influential figures in music, sports, and beyond. Brian Wilson was the creative force behind The ...

All-star boys from Illinois and Missouri matched up after the girls in the fourth annual Muddy River Showcase at John Wood ...

In the heartland of Illinois, where the Mississippi River curves alongside Quincy’s historic streets, sits a culinary ...