Hint: Think unions. If you said all three rank in the top 10 of states with the highest unionized workforce percentage, then pat yourself on the back.
McHenry County Health Department is encouraging residents to limit sugary beverages.
Liberal arts colleges at times take a back seat to big private and public universities, but that doesn't mean we should forget about them. They're great institutions and Illinois has a number of them. Here are the best in the Land of Lincoln.
Income mobility hasn’t become tougher or much easier in the past three decades according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Recent pneumonia and influenza related deaths have been above the epidemic threshold. Check the infographic below for more flu facts.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
After extreme conditions, black ice is often prevalent on the roads, which can be extremely dangerous for drivers.
A look at weird crime in the Chicago area.
Illinois is projected to be dead last in job creation this year. That's just great! We've broken down the key findings of a jobs outlook report, it's not looking so hot!
Between two to four inches of snow could fall in northern Illinois Saturday night and Sunday.
Surprise your family by making pancakes with pizzazz.
This recipe is so good that Sunday dinner will never be the same again.
Wow the crowd with these party-pleasers.
No matter what part of the country you're in, here are some great ideas to cure cabin fever and embrace the winter season.
The National Weather Service has announced a wind chill advisory will again be in starting at 6 p.m. Thursday and continuing through 10 a.m. Friday.
The 10 fastest growing jobs in Illinois. Could one be yours?
A toddler in Omaha was taunted into saying a string of swear words.
A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can leak up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold.
Meanwhile, a Super PAC gears up to go after ... Bruce Rauner.
Free Centegra program includes cooking demonstrations and free health screenings.
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the changes in median family income between 2000 and 2011.
Warm up your winter with this sweet treat.
McHenry County should brace for below zero wind chills later Monday through Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Does your child's ZIP code determine the quality of education he or she receives? We took a look at that in the top 10 spending districts in Illinois.