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 ...

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

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 ...

Luckily, there are plenty of amusement parks within 200 miles of Peoria – which is perfect for a day trip. Here's ...

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

A hungry wild elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand on Monday when he strolled in from a nearby national park ...

Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story” continues to be a nonviolence teaching tool and an influential historical account in the United States and worldwide. The 16-page comic book was ...

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0 0.1 Two or More Races 6.5 4.2 White 79.9 46.0 Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than ...