Jon P. Baffico joined Disrict 39’s Wilmette Junior High as principal and said his goals include boosting community.

The Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois marks 13 locations in Chicago where it the political group made history.

Wouldn’t a great team owner have the courage and vision to use their own considerable negotiating power to ensure that ...

Ronald Martin, Jr., 45, was charged with first-degree murder after two people were found dead inside a home that was set on ...

An Illinois Lottery player is celebrating his new fortune after claiming his $1.1 million Lucky Day Lotto prize. The winner, ...

A memorial continued to grow Thursday outside the Portillo's restaurant in Oswego, Illinois, a day after a 2-year-old boy was ...

Here is every member of the Illinois football team being considered for a national college football award heading into 2025.

Illinois football continues to recruit the St. Louis area with purpose. “We got a couple guys that are out contributing for ...

Route 66 offers plenty of mid-century Americana including some classic, quirky, and unforgettable diners. Here are 16 to try ...

Illinois is one of 15 Democratic states suing the Trump administration's efforts to block gender-affirming treatments for ...

Chicago Public Schools officials are asking for more money from Illinois taxpayers, but a state lawmaker from Chicago says ...

The Journal Star took a spin around the Internet to collect early expert predictions for the Illinois Fighting Illini football season in 2025.