Sam's Blog

A new ranking puts Illinois among the top 20 happiest states in the nation, and that may have you asking why.

Right now it's so hard to think about spending money in a big city, but one city in Illinois is getting national recognition for being a place to live, work, and play.

There are some amazing attractions in Illinois. The "Bean" in Chicago, Lincoln's Museum in Springfield, and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate site in Quincy. However, there is one place that experts say is not worth your time.

There is still plenty of time this summer to take a trip and visit one of the best beaches in Illinois.

A new ranking proves that people living in Illinois are among the happiest in America.

Several famous people have visited Quincy and the Tri-State area, but no one is as popular as everyone's favorite friend Jennifer Aniston.

For over 160 years this Illinois School has been open and is known as the oldest school in Illinois.

One Missouri kid is going viral because even being a kid can be tough.

It's hard to imagine that bridges built back in the 1860s can still be standing, but that is the case for one bridge in Illinois.

Illinois has its reputation for being a "not great state" to live in, but if you find yourself moving to Illinois or relocating there are safe and beautiful places to live in the Land of Lincoln.