Illinois

Closed American amusement parks that still live on in thrill seekers’ memories

Duffy gives Illinois 30-day deadline after audit uncovers noncitizen truck license violations

RIP to free tiny shampoo bottles: Illinois hotels now face fines up to $1,500

Chicago’s big idea to boost tourism: make downtown hotels more expensive with 1.5% nightly surcharge

The quickest way to catch Chicago’s river dyeing and parade on March 14, 2026

12 Sayings You’ll Only Hear (and Understand) in Illinois

Illinois doesn’t just have opinions — it has strong opinions. It’s Chicago skyline pride, cornfield calm, sports heartbreak, and weather that changes its mind hourly. If...

Illinois governor bills the White House $8.7 billion for tariff refunds

Inside Chicago’s quirky ice cream parlor, where puppets take your order

Illinois part-time workers can now take paid leave to donate organs

Parents of NICU babies in Illinois, take note of this new law

The real reason Illinois gas costs more than in nearby states

The most un-Illinois place in Illinois is an ancient swamp full of pre-Columbian trees