SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is releasing a new Route 66 Map to honor the iconic road’s 100th birthday. The new map takes a look at America’s most famous ...

Illinois Department of Transportation is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Route 66 with a new map detailing the historic road's evolution and sights.

The Chicago area faces an elevated risk of severe weather, with intense storms capable of producing tornadoes, large hail and fierce winds.

Strong to severe storms with “all weather hazards at play” will move into the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, with heavy ...

Downtown Joliet just scored a serious sandwich upgrade. Baby’s Cheesesteak and Lemonade, the family-run favorite that first fired up its grill in Country Club Hills in 2006, has opened a new ...

The Famous Fried Chicken Basket is the menu item that built this restaurant’s reputation, and it continues to deliver nearly ...

Explore a historic Illinois prison built in 1858, famous for film scenes, haunting architecture, and unforgettable behind-the ...

Despite residents’ objections, Joliet plan commissioners advanced a proposal Thursday for what would be the state’s largest data center.

In Joliet, plans are moving ahead to build the largest data center in Illinois. The city's Planning Commission has advanced ...

The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant ...