The historic route turns 100 years old this year; but while it hogs the headlines, consider these lesser-known alternatives ...

An engineer and traveling artist, who headed down Route 66 around 20 years ago, wondered what it was like now.

Joliet Slammers owner Night Train Veeck shares how the team will celebrate the U.S. Route 66 centennial with a special baseball game and fan events inside the iconic Old Joliet Prison.

Illinois restaurants locals keep busy without ads: small-town favorites, Route 66 classics, and unforgettable dining rooms worth the drive.

From strange classics to surprisingly tasty local staples, these Illinois foods prove the Prairie State does weird and delicious better than anywhere.

REO Speedwagon and Kevin Cronin reunited for a special surprise performance In Peoria, Illinois on Saturday evening (Mar. 7) ...

Springfield offers five exciting events this weekend, including the Saint Patrick's Day parade and the Railyard opening.

At the Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH), residents can travel to Italy, skydive or even swim with sharks, all without leaving the building.

Can the Wildcats shock the Big Ten Conference Tournament for a second straight night?

Looking for flea markets in Illinois where you can browse for hours? These 8 flea markets offer endless entertainment and ...

KANSAS CITY — Pardon the West Virginia basketball team for not realizing BYU’s Kennard Davis Jr. had the kind of performance that he had Wednesday night in him. After playing a quiet 29 minutes and ...

For generations, Crescent City, made up of Iroquois and Crescent townships, has benefited by having its own fire department: Crescent-Iroquois Fire Protection District. Its success to remain viable is ...