CHICAGO (WGN) — It’s the perfect time to explore Chicago’s world-class museums without paying admission, and 2026 is packed with free entry days for Illinois residents. Illinois residents can visit ...

Illinois had more tornadoes than any other state in the U.S. last year. As the climate warms, Illinois has seen a surge in tornado activity in the last few years. Illinois led the nation in number of ...

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin ...

Merritt Island Pioneer Day celebrates early settlers like John Hanahan Sams, who built the oldest standing home in the Space Coast. The free event features living history demonstrations, music, nature ...

Bobby Hauck wasn't out of the game for long. Five days after his retirement as Montana football coach, Hauck has joined Illinois as Bret Bielema's defensive coordinator, Illinois announced Monday. "I ...

Just shy of 250 years ago, Founding Father John Adams understood the weight of the moment when we as a nation declared our independence from British rule, as well as the importance of celebrating that ...

Not every Valentine's Day needs to be spent in an expensive, candlelit restaurant, spending upwards of a hundred dollars on a single meal for you and your loved one. Some of the best moments are ...

ROCKFORD — While most people in the Stateline Area welcomed warmer temperatures last week, a small group chiseling away at snow sculptures in Sinnissippi Park were not that enthused about the change ...

Illinois football set a program record with 19 wins over the past two years. But no matter the amount of success, every college football team nowadays has to manage the transfer portal. A total of 26 ...