Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

Step back in time to 1940 and explore Rockford, Illinois - the 'Screw Capital of the World' with a booming manufacturing ...

Another bar is coming to downtown Cary ... been named by the Illinois Department of Tourism as an Illinois Made business. Considered a hot ticket in the independent music world, Turn Turn Turn will ...

It seems like every downtown area has a Main Street and it's not a surprise that one in Illinois is getting national attention for being the best.

A mixture of senior living, affordable, and luxury units will be coming to several locations on South Main Street, Harrison Avenue, and Express Lane. The former Chick Hotel will also be ...

Rockford would provide incentives for an $11.7 million redevelopment of the former Chick Hotel downtown under a proposed agreement.

Urban Equity Properties has set its sights on its next big project in downtown Rockford: The former Chick ... state and federal historic tax credits and a construction loan. Cash for the loan ...

The weekend brings more Yeti Fest activities and a Charcuterie Crawl, along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and ...

Downtown Rockford's first Starbucks has opened inside the newly renovated State & Main building, 211 W. State St. Justin Fern of Urban Equity Properties said he worked hard to bring a national ...