Outside of Chicago, one Illinois town is a delightful neighborly city with an award-winning downtown and some great natural parks that's well-worth a day trip.

No, Indiana doesn't really want these Illinois counties — though it is easy to see why Illinois might not want them either.

A nationwide report found eighth grade Illinois students are ahead of the curve when it comes to reading and math. Here's what to know.

The Illinois attorney general has said he doesn't believe it is legal or possible for counties to join another state.

Per capita income in the secessionist counties is $54,381. If it were a separate state, it would be the second-poorest state ...