Cave-in-Rock State Park is home to a massive cave that once served as a hideout for river pirates and outlaws. It’s like ...

One of the park’s most popular spots is Lookout Point, which offers a panoramic view of the Mississippi River that’ll have you humming “Old Man River” for days. It’s the perfect spot for a picnic, ...

Forty names, games, teams and minutiae making news this college football bowl season (opt-outs sold separately everywhere):Welcome to the Great CrapshootThe sponsors change. The rosters are in flux.

UAB Blazers (8-3) at Southern Illinois Salukis (2-6) Carbondale, Illinois; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB seeks to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Southern Illinois.

HILLSBORO, Ill. — A giant sinkhole in Hillsboro, Illinois, has continued to grow nearly 9 months after it first opened up, according to local officials.

At least 11 coal cars derailed in northeastern Williamson County, IL. No homes were affected and there are no safety concerns ...

Houthi rebels in Yemen fired a missile at Israel early Friday, hours after a wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main ...

For holiday gatherings or outdoor plans, temperatures will be chilly but manageable, with little concern for wintry weather.

This portion of the Great River Road that runs through the state of Illinois runs from Hartford to Grafton, Illinois. As you can see on the map above, this scenic road starts where the two Great ...