ILLINOIS

Robert Stroud (1890-1963), the Birdman of Alcatraz, is buried in Metropolis, Illinois, a town on the Ohio River, in the southernmost tip of Illinois. Metropolis is also the hometown of Superman, the only town in the entire country with that name.

A suit was filed in US Central District Court to seek the recovery of the Chief Illiniwek symbol from the uses being made of it by the University of Illinois. Controversy about Native American symbol continues.

Illinois is a populous state with some large urban centers. But don't think that you can't find some of the best "U-cut" Christmas tree farms in Illinois.

Small waste dumps around Illinois are cleaned up.

After five years of no state funding for school construction, southern Illinois schools needing new facilities were getting desperate. This week, five school boards banded together to do something about it.

In a legislative manuever best described as editing, the Illinois House passed a bill last month to restore special education funding to previous levels.

You can combine a road trip in Southern Illinois with a little Christmas or birthday shopping and come back with a nice experience to show for the day as well as a unique gift to stash away for the appropriate occasion.

Do you believe in ghosts? Many residents of Illinois have made reports of seeing, feeling, hearing and being touched by those beyond the grave.

This is a guide to Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illnois, including information about the college and student interests in the surrounding area.

Fireworks, food and fun abound in rural Illinois this year.

The DuPage County Health Department has notified the Illinois Department of Public Health that positive mosquito samples were collected May 7 in Naperville, Lisle, and Woodridge.

Mount Vernon is sometimes considered the northern gateway to all things Southern Illinois. At the crossroads of Interstate 64 and Insterstate 57 and just a few miles south of Interstate 70, the community hopes to draw people southward.

Illinois has some unusual camps, including quite a few sports camps and camps specializing in specific areas other than the usual outdoor camping most of us are familiar with.

Wednesday another Illinois political insider was indicted on federal charges related to taking kickbacks. This was less than two months after the last governor was sentenced to prison for racketeering. Can we send them all back?

Illinois corn fields are being supplemented by Illinois vineyards thanks in large part to the recent growth in local wineries. Here's how it became a $20 million a year business in the heartland.

A century ago, Illinois was one of the nation's top grape and wine producers and then Prohibition stepped in. Here's a look at the current state of Illinois vineyards and what they grow.

Southern Illinois used to gain national attention for riots and property damage on Halloween. Here's how the region cleaned up and replaced the drunken brawl with Halloween fun.

Winemaking in Illinois began in the mid 1800's with a Utopian sect called the Icarians. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail was originally the brainchild of a retired SIU professor who started his own winery in 1984....

Staunton Illinois is a small town with many dining options. These are a few of my personal favorites.

There are some amazing hotels in Springfield, Illinois, and I review the top three of these hotels for potential guests consideration.

I review the top three hotels in Chicago, Illinois for potential guests. All of the hotels lie within the beautiful Michigan Avenue area as well as the River North districts.

With proper preparation you should have no trouble passing the Illinois Bar Exam.

A carpentry career can be a rewarding job. This article gives a step-by-step outline of what it takes to apply for an apprenticeship in central Illinois.

Are you planning on a trip to Southern Illinois? Then you just may want to have some fun while you're visiting. Southern Illinois offers a variety of annual festivals. While planning your trip be sure to schedule in some trips to our annual festivals.

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Chicago, Illinois are some of the best in the world. The city of Chicago offers a myriad of substance abuse rehabilitation services and a large number of centers to choose from.

If you're visiting Springfield, Illinois, there's no shortage of tourist attractions, shops, and parks to check out. Here are just a few historic sites, popular museums, and quirky stores to check out during your stay.