The Smithsonian Institution is digging in against a proposal to move the shuttle to Houston — part of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed earlier this summer.

Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois, is building what it calls a “central hub for academic life.” The Daily Herald reports that the $39.45 million Learning Commons is intended to bring the resources ...

A summer street festival promising live entertainment, food, art and more is coming to downtown Aurora on Aug. 1.

A great hotel can turn an ordinary trip into something unforgettable. The properties on this list show off regional style, ...

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance includes lessons on the Holocaust, the American Civil Rights movement, online hate and more.

The Center for Belgian Culture of Western Illinois' museum has moved to the Rock Island County Historical Society.

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Women and young ladies from across the state are invited to compete in the Illinois Festival Pageant. The registration ...

Advanced Technology Services is partnering with the Peoria Riverfront Museum to offer free admission to veterans and their families from July 17 to 20 in celebration of their 40th anniversary.

A new analysis ranks two Illinois cities in the middle of the pack when it comes to starting a family. Aurora, Illinois, ranked at 62 on the list while Chicago came in at 87 out of 182. The study ...