Slow down in this charming Illinois town of lakes, courthouse squares, cozy diners, and front-porch evenings that feel warmly familiar.

This green approach avoids the release of smoke from cremation and the leaking of fluids from burying embalmed bodies.

Attorney Lincoln rode the entire judicial circuit that included Woodford, Tazewell, McLean, and Livingston counties ...

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There's no need to adjust your portions! These recipes make breakfast for two and are the perfect way to turn an ordinary ...

On the morning of September 6, 1986, a farmer driving a combine through his cornfield in Summerfield, Illinois, made a startling discovery. It was the body of a young woman. Authorities were unable to ...

An old Lionel Messi shirt sold for more than a Cristiano Ronaldo jersey as Chelsea legend John Terry parted with over 50 ...

Norwich City have confirmed on-loan Manchester United defender Harry Amass has suffered what could be a season-ending injury ...

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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s office plans to hold back nearly $500 million in spending for the current fiscal year as the state faces constant uncertainty over the economy and federal funding. The ...

Here’s how to obtain a Real ID in Illinois to avoid a $45 fee at the airport. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat Travelers can still fly without a REAL ID from Illinois airports, but a new fee ...

Jan. 15 is the deadline to enroll in health insurance plans through the federal government’s ACA Marketplace at Healthcare.gov. But Illinois residents will have until Jan. 31 to enroll through the ...