Though Joens explored many professions over the course of his career, his love for Illinois history has been at the heart of ...

Dave Joens has led the Illinois State Archives, the government agency tasked with preserving official government documents ...

A projected $3.2 billion budget hole is just one of the challenges facing Gov. JB Pritzker as he prepares his next spending ...

Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...

Maligned by some, the state flag design that’s been used for more than 50 years has its fans. But its future is uncertain, as ...

Summer in the USA offers diverse experiences from coast to coast — from festivals in Philadelphia to adventure in Illinois, and from hiking in Lake Tahoe to food & history in Louisiana.

February is Library Lovers’ Month, and the Rock Island Public Library has plenty of free events to help readers find even more to love about libraries. “Take Your Child to the Library Day” kicks ...

City agreement with Northern Illinois Gas Company In other City news, approximately every 50 years – yes, 50 years – Freeport ...

Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, ...

Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, the Village Discount Outlet is a thrifter’s paradise ...

Jeff Howlett's 'Dreams of Silver Shadows' exhibit it now showing at York County Center for the Arts in Rock Hill.

Go inside rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse. This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story ...