The 'Rooted in Mystery' exhibit, running through May 11, features tulips, hydrangeas and trees. Interesting fact: Trees talk to one another and help one another by communicating via their roots.

Jes Bunch was hoping to enjoy a Monday afternoon at Snyder Park feeding the ducks with her 6-year-old son, Otto Tackett, ...

Whether you're looking for something to do this weekend with your family or without, there's no shortage of options in ...

The first time I rounded that bend on the park road and saw the towering white pines standing like ancient sentinels, I nearly drove off into a ditch because I couldn’t believe this forest wonderland ...

There’s a pocket of wilderness in northwestern Illinois that defies everything you thought you knew about the Prairie State. White Pines Forest State Park sits quietly outside Mount Morris, an emerald ...

A 37-year-old mother and her son were rescued after accidentally falling at least 25 feet into a canyon at a state park in Illinois this week, officials said. The incident happened Tuesday night ...

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — An Illinois court ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit filed against the manufacturer of the gun used in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting can go to trial.

The Illinois Eagle, a statewide news source for the LGBTQA+ community, has closed its public office in Springfield due to financial struggles. The paper, which relies on volunteer reporting ...

The engagement consultant for Illinois Farmers Union (IFU) says the organization is pushing its priorities to state lawmakers. Cheyanne Bristol says recent visits to Springfield have been highlighted ...

University of Illinois--Springfield, a public institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since before 2000-2001. All of the online classes are recorded and archived so ...

It’s true that reducing licensing red tape wouldn’t fix all that ails Illinois’ economy — but it’s a smart place to start. We wish Springfield would’ve acted on this initiative and ...