Mount Paektu, an active stratovolcano straddling the border of North Korea and China, is the highest peak on the Korean peninsula and lies at the heart of North Korea’s foundation myth.

Henry County, Ill. was founded two hundred years ago, and to mark the occasion, the Bishop Hill Chautauqua will spotlight the people who impacted Henry County history at a free annual event.

The victory and the third-place state trophy that would come with it was already secured. It was win No. 117 in a four-year career for three Alton Redbirds seniors and coach Deserea Howard opted ...

1979: Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

The presentations, held in the new Heritage Farm Pavilion at the Adams County Fairgrounds, followed Friday night’s ...

In 2007, the Santa Rita Center was listed on the Phoenix Historic Property Register. Rast said the center's significance and condition give it a good chance of gaining national recognition.

Illinois Climbs to #13 in CNBC’s Top States for Business, Marking Historic High Submitted by The State of Illinois Newsroom July 13, 2025 8:00 AM Listen to the story ...

The Olympia Armory in the Eastside neighborhood has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. It’s the first city-owned building to have local, state and federal historic recognition.

The Olympia Armory in the Eastside neighborhood has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. It’s the first city-owned building to have local, state and federal historic recognition.

Portage County Historical Society earns statewide recognition for education and outreach The local organization credits the honor to adding paid positions, expanding programming, new community ...

Join Tonawanda and North Tonawanda for a grand 4th July celebration with fireworks, family fun, and live music on the Erie Canal. Experience the patriotic spirit!

“I had no idea that southern Illinois looked like that.” A growing number of visitors are discovering downstate as a travel destination amid recent efforts to entice more people to visit its ...