Across Illinois, once-bustling river ports and mining towns now sit silent, their fading buildings quietly preserving the stories of a forgotten past.

CHICAGO (KTVI/WGN) – Small towns can offer a refreshing escape from the hustle of everyday life, and one town in Illinois recently earned national recognition as a standout destination. Home ...

An online survey of more than 3,000 people got to the bottom of America’s bucket list–and no surprise, Illinois’s beautiful landscapes made the list three times. Of the 145 most coveted travel bucket ...

Alton, Illinois, is a history buff's dream, nestled along the Mississippi River where the Great River Road meets Route 66, where it beckons visitors with its quaint traditions, riverside views and ...