The Illinois River is nearly frozen over. Canals and lakes are close to freezing over. The frozen river reduces the flow of ...

U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday ...

Dozens of protesters have been arrested after occupying the lobby of a hotel in Manhattan. They were accusing the hotel of ...

With severe cold hitting much of the country, some unusual phenomena like "exploding trees" could be on the way. Here's what ...

The most popular destination in the Illinois park system can’t handle more visitors during the peak season because its ...

Police in LaSalle County are looking for information that can lead them to a man who has been missing since he got into a car crash last week.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is playing host this winter to a series of eagle-watching events ahead of the ...

A New York prison guard accused of failing to intervene in the beating death of an inmate has pleaded guilty to reckless ...

New York just became the 11th state to prohibit employers from using individuals’ credit reports when making employment decisions (eg, hiring and promotion), except for certain types of jobs.

A prosecutor has told a jury that a prison guard should be convicted of manslaughter for failing to intervene in the brutal ...

A New York prison guard who failed to intervene as he watched an inmate being beaten to death should be convicted of ...

Discover Illinois eagle-watching events this winter at parks and museums. Guided hikes, festivals, and family fun await through March.