Illinois may be know as the Land of Lincoln, but the attractions it offers for kids and families go beyond the 16th president and the Windy City. There are lots of fun, quirky, active, outdoorsy, ...

Surveys of federally-funded cities and colored-coded maps set into motion discriminatory practices.Redlining is a lending ...

Like in 1860, secession debates rage from sea to shining sea throughout the American Republic. The latest can be found in ...

You’ve probably seen Justus Roe’s murals around Chicago.

Tony Sanders told schools to keep teaching subjects like Black history. He was responding to a federal letter threatening to ...

The Sun-Times reviewed the policies of 15 major Illinois-based public companies and found some changed their policies and others won't discuss them amid what experts blame on fears of being sued.

As the deadline for the enforcement of a new identification system nears, the Illinois Secretary of State is clarifying who ...

Imagine stumbling upon a medieval fortress in the heart of Illinois. No, you’re not dreaming – it’s Stronghold Castle, a hidden gem that’ll make you question your GPS and your sanity.