Feb. 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month, a nationwide observance recognizing the achievements and often-overlooked contributions of Black Americans throughout history. This year’s national ...

The book was mostly complete when he finally wrote what became its first chapter, about the Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Around that time, Flossmoor native and filmmaker Joe McGrath contacted Dobrez ...

"If you can imagine the difficulties and challenges that Black people had in their lives in 1926, and for them to have ...

Nestled in eastern Illinois, Danville offers exactly this unicorn-like combination – actual apartments for under $600 a month ...

Economic historians usually are mistaken when looking at the causes of the Panic of 1857. Douglas E. French sets the record straight.

Minooka girls wrestling won three individual titles to claim the Southwest Prairie Conference title. Lincoln-Way West leads the way at state in boys bowling, plus more in Friday's Herald News sports ...

For many years Hobbyshop Window was a popular department in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. We’re excited to bring it ...

Almost half of Allen County’s 92 railroad crossings may need to be repaired after years of regular wear and tear.

Explore 150 lots of rare cards, coins, and comics in Illinois’ ICash auction running until Feb. 1. See how to register and browse the catalog.

Maury Thompson shares news from 1895 about a new railroad depot and other rail improvement projects in the region.

If the investments proposed are approved in full, ComEd expects residential customers to see an increased average cost of ...

Wilmington came out on top of a back-and-forth Illinois Central Eight Conference battle with Herscher at home on Thursday, ...