Brooklyn, Illinois, is the oldest, and one of the few surviving, majority-Black incorporated towns in the U.S. Archaeologists ...

Four grade schoolers from Oak Park were among winners of the 2024 Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, a statewide contest.

For the past few years, a state review committee has been weighing changes to standardized testing. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin ...

Voting rights groups challenging the state congressional map want the Florida Supreme Court to reinstate a district that gave Black voters in one region the chance to elect their preferred candidate.

Recycle Coach, a Toronto-based provider waste management and circular economy solutions, has announced it has teamed up with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide residents ...

Where are some great spots to see changing fall colors in Central Illinois, and how might weather affect this year's show?

Illinois running back Josh McCray runs the ball as Central Michigan defensive backs Brenden Deasfernandes, left, and Donte ...

Illinois’ public universities have the third highest average in-state tuition in 2021 nationwide, with the average cost of ...

If you’ve driven around Illinois, there’s a strong chance you’ve noticed corn fields along your commutes. New research reveals that corn fields cover more of Illinois than every ...

Multiple local fire crews responded to a commercial structure fire near 706 Smith St. in Mackinaw on Monday. According to WMBD’s reporters on the scene, there ...