The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening in ...

Explorefun Illinois zoos and aquariums perfect for summer family trips, animal encounters, sunny strolls, and unforgettable ...

As Route 66 turns 100, Springfield, Illinois, closely tied to Abraham Lincoln, expects more travelers seeking to learn more ...

Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, has a long and storied history, having been built in 1914 and hosting some of baseball's most iconic moments, such as Babe Ruth's "called shot" in the 1932 ...

Wendy Hernandez Reyes denies she “abandoned” her son, as ICE claimed. In an extraordinary act, she was allowed to come back ...

A silent film put Alton’s mayor beside national power players. Then it vanished ...

While everyone’s scrambling to afford avocado toast in Chicago, there’s a city in central Illinois where your entire monthly budget could be less than a single mortgage payment in the suburbs. Decatur ...

These old cemeteries offer a fascinating—and hauntingly beautiful—peek into our past The oldest cemeteries around the country ...

Every season brings its own magic to Taylorville, Illinois, a central Illinois gem that refuses to be a one-hit wonder. This ...

U.S. Marshals took a third person into custody in connection with a deadly shooting in Decatur last month. Decatur police ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WICS/WRSP)— A third suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting of Deamontae L. Weaver. Decatur Police ...

Local businesses along Lower Decatur Street are coming together on Sunday, May 24 for “Defend Decatur,” a day-long neighborhood event encouraging residents and visitors to support the independently ...