Imagine stumbling upon a medieval fortress in the heart of Illinois. No, you’re not dreaming – it’s Stronghold Castle, a hidden gem that’ll make you question your GPS and your sanity.

1852: The first direct train from the East arrived in Chicago to the sound of a firing cannon and the sight of an immense ...

Vintage Chicago Tribune: 4 Illinois athletes who won GOLD at the Winter Olympics The Champaign native is the most decorated U.S. woman in Winter Olympics history ... archival photo of a young ...

Robert Hazel, Chair of the Tipton Library Local History Group, has asked for anyone ... on March 1, where the photos will be chosen to be included in the book.

These fascinating photos show how Singapore has developed in dramatic fashion since it gained its independence back in 1965, with historic photos from yesteryear matched with modern snaps of the ...

The General John A. Logan Museum will welcome public historian and educator Caroline Kisiel to present a compelling ...

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 196.200-194.975 at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday. The home meet included four Hawkeyes obtaining scores of 9.900 or higher on their ...

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $20,000 in grants to help preserve two historic church buildings in Chicago South Side communities. The grants through the ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Shannon Jr. is the 36th player in Illinois history to have his jersey number retired and sent to the rafters, and the first since center Kofi Cockburn.

The lander memorialized the milestone with a photo, snapping a nice shot of the battered lunar surface from a distance of 8,972 miles (14,439 km). The close encounter was "a historic first of its ...