Fueled by a disturbed polar vortex, 18 states and D.C. have had more snow than average into December. In some areas, snowfall ...

Discover how the economic powerhouses of the West Coast and the East Coast compare, with California's GDP rivaling the ...

In the past 15 years, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has faced major budget cuts and a 21% decline in staffing.

Companies are eyeing areas like downstate Illinois because land is cheaper. The locations are even better if energy sources ...

Rising costs and limited revenue have created economic uncertainty for Illinois farmers — and tariffs on imports have added a new challenge.

More people still moved out of Illinois than moved in during 2025, but the gap was smaller than it’s been for the past 16 years, according to Atlas Van Lines.

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some ...

The data center boom is here. Data centers have been around for years, but the demand has been growing in the Midwest for the ...

Stretching across Chicago’s Southeast Side and northwest Indiana, the Calumet region tells a powerful national story—one of ...

The name “Nauvoo” derives from Hebrew, meaning “beautiful place,” and you’ll understand the aptness of this description the moment you crest the final hill on Highway 96 and catch your first glimpse ...

Perched along the Mississippi River in northwest Illinois, Galena is the crown jewel of Illinois small-town charm. The town looks like someone designed it specifically for Christmas card photography, ...

Europe, Missouri, Maine, Australia, Nashville, even EGYPT! Check out where Eastern Iowans were traveling to in 2025!