So now, The Root is taking a closer look at the anti-racist white heroes who were just as down for civil rights as Black folks throughout history. At age 18, Rev. Bruce Klunder knew he had to join the ...

Children of all ages, with or without disabilities, now have a place to play together in southern Illinois. After more than a ...

A key moment in the offseason is here as ESPN has revealed its preseason 136-team college football rankings, a big pile of analytics that includes, among other ...

URBANA, Ill. (WAND) — After 33 years with the Urbana Park District, executive director Tim Barlett officially retires. During ...

The IDNR announced Free Fishing Days throughout the state, allowing residents to fish without licenses or stamps. Find ...

Summer is almost here, which means it's time to start packing up your sunscreen, bathing suit and baseball cap for a day in the sun. Whether you're looking to race down a waterslide or scream your ...

Related: Explore the Friendliest Town in Illinois the Next Time You Need a Pick-Me-Up The Lovejoy Homestead stands as a testament to Princeton’s role in the Underground Railroad. This preserved home ...

Wildlife Prairie Park is hosting a series of events, including Wild Nights, Critters and Cocktails, and Wildfire Concerts, to ...

CHARLESTON — The East Central Chorale is scheduled to perform its spring concert, titled “Spectrum: A Choral Tapestry of ...

Illinois; two sons, Rob Cheatwood and his wife, Stacy, and Cliff Cheatwood and his wife, Shaina, all of Pine Bluff; six grandchildren, Logan, Cody, Kathryn, Cliff, Kayla and Carley Cheatwood, all of ...

Planning your summer vacation? TripAdvisor's Summer Travel Index reveals the most popular domestic and international ...

Two people fish on a beach at Illinois Beach State Park near one of 22 breakwaters which protect the shoreline from erosion. The state spent more than $70 million installing breakwaters at the ...