An upcoming art exhibit at the Decatur Area Arts Council will highlight the life and legacy of a woman whose creativity, adventure and dedication to giving back left a lasting ...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency told the Senate Environment and Conservation Committee Thursday that PFAS have become widespread in air, water, soil and consumer products.

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Will Smith grew up in a rough part of Chicago, landing in prison twice before the age of 18. But that’s not where his story ends, and now, he’s using what he learned in what he ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s career as a civil rights leader and politician took him across the country and around the world, yet he remained close to Illinois.

These small-town Illinois restaurants serve unforgettable comfort food, local favorites, and charming dining experiences ...

The civil rights leader spent six decades fighting to support Black students and the schools that serve them through protests ...

It is a rare male who, having achieved some success of the usual sort, can resist the conclusion that it must be because he is very intelligent or very virtuous. And being public-spirited, such a man ...

There's not a sweeter phrase for sports fans during the month of March than Sweet 16. And that's what we're down to in the 2025-26 Illinois High School Association boys basketball season.

By choosing Accept All, you consent to the use of all cookies and tracking technologies. By choosing Reject Non-Essential, ...

If residents of Champaign-Urbana are tired of driving over two hours — plus traffic — to get to Chicago, now’s the time to ...

Illinois Democrats had been largely unified against President Donald Trump’s Chicago-area immigration enforcement crackdown. Now, the issue is being used as a political wedge in this spring’s ...

Friday features five big-time matchups featuring 10 ranked teams squaring off for a sectional championship. Here is a complete breakdown of each of those five sectional title games, along with a brief ...