An easy drive from Chicago, this state park offers a glimpse into the past with a well-preserved canal, plus access to camping, canoeing, and hiking.
The assassination of Illinois Black Panther Party Deputy Chairman Fred Hampton and Defense Captain Mark Clark by Chicago police and the FBI on Dec. 4, 1969, caused Larry Jenkins to leave his ...
‘From Man to Myth: Lincoln’s Evolving Image’ is the latest exhibit at the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections on the third floor of the University of Illinois Library in Urbana. Smerz Smerz ‘From ...
If you're longing for a stunning and storied U.S. road trip, there are few routes that hold a candle to Route 66. Stretching from California to Chicago, the iconic "Mother Road" route delivers neon ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO (WGN) — Friday, Feb. 7, will mark ...