The final version of the Declaration of Independence begins with the phrase: “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America.” Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the document in June 1776 ...

For film enthusiasts, the Illinois Star Theatre provides first-run movies without requiring the sterile multiplex experience that has homogenized American moviegoing. The concession stand serves ...

Walt’s Pizza has been serving hand-tossed pies since 1977, becoming a multi-generational tradition for local families. Their ...

A person who violates the Move Over Law faces a minimum fine of $250 up to a maximum of $10,000 for a first offense. If the ...

Other states are following Utah’s lead and are introducing legislation to ban certain flags in schools and government ...

It seems Illinois might not be getting a new state flag after all. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday more people prefer Illinois' current state flag than any of the proposed ...

A major outbreak of severe weather is expected Wednesday evening in the Tri-State, with days of heavy rain expected to follow ...

Elon Musk is averse to understatement. Last night, at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the world’s richest man bounded ...

The No. 1 seed Texas Longhorns (32-3) take to the court against the No. 8 seed Illinois Fighting Illini ... we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently ...

Several of Illinois' American-born players have been asked in recent days whether their foreign-born teammates understood the weight and significance of March Madness on the sports landscape.

Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley is requesting all American flags be removed from municipal properties in response to President Donald Trump's tariff war with Canada. Bradley issued the letter Wednesday ...

ILLINOIS, USA — Less than a week after a tornado outbreak devastated the Midwest, numerous Illinois communities were placed under another tornado watch. The watch was issued Wednesday afternoon ...