Hiking is wonderful, but it's even better when you've got the hike to yourself. These hiking trails in Illinois are perfect for the occasion.

Unless something is done, state Rep. Bradley Fritts fears rural and underserved communities throughout the state will be left ...

McLean County is dropping ShowBus for rural public transportation and directing its grant funding for the service that runs ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development representatives toured one of Illinois Valley Community College’s emerging ...

A team comprised of local leadership announced the award of a $900,000 drug court grant made possible through The Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Two Sandoval residents have been formally charged in Marion County Court with an October burglary at a rural Centralia home.

State Police reported the car hit the pedestrian Saturday night on Cumberland County Road 1000N near 300E. The pedestrian ...

Illinois Valley Fire District responded to a structure fire on Rockydale Road in Cave Junction. The fire started out as a car ...

New Illinois is a non-profit incorporated in 2018, and it is active throughout Illinois. Its mission is to educate ...

While voting early is gaining in popularity, the consensus being able to vote early is convenient, but not necessarily a ...

Secession Movement Gains Momentum in Illinois as Rural Counties Seek Independence from Chicago's Control** In a striking display of discontent, seven conservative-leaning counties in Illinois have ...