Randy Root is a master of mallards. As a kid, he grew up on the south side of Chicago, but in 1960 his family bought several acres along the east side of the Illinois River not far from Peoria. Root ...

Through activities like nighttime hikes and studying Rock River’s plants, students learned how to appreciate nature and how to work together.

The Great River Road in Illinois is one of the longest stretches of the entire route. Along hundreds of miles, you’ll find ...

RAPIDS CITY, Ill. (KWQC) - A new bridge for the Mississippi River is coming soon for Interstate 80. Officials have been ...

Police announced that deceased serial killer, Bruce Lindahl, was linked to the death of 19-year-old Kathy Halle in 1979.

Illinois has 17 congressional districts – of which all but four include at least part of the greater Chicago area.

Veterans from four military branches received Quilts of Valor at a Wood River ceremony, celebrating their service and ...

Long overshadowed by Michelangelo Antonioni’s later work, this feature, newly restored, is being revived at Film Forum, ...

Night - Clear. Winds W at 7 mph (11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 45 °F (7.2 °C). Sunny with a high of 60 °F (15.6 °C). Winds variable at 7 to 9 mph (11.3 to 14.5 kph). Mostly cloudy today ...

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The Great River Teacher Corps (GRTC) program recruits and develops highly talented teachers to work in schools in West Central Illinois. In alignment with Western Illinois University’s mission, the ...