civil war

You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker.

I have so many questions. A new ranking of states that are supposedly united at the moment asks the question of what happens if they aren't. It states that Illinois is best equipped (literally) to be a state that survives what would almost absolutely be a tragic conflict. Did I mention that I have so many questions?

If you're a fan of things that go "bump" in the night, this conference (and town) may be perfect for you.

If you've never seen or heard of a pickle ornament, I apologize. That headline has got to be one of the weirdest things you've read in quite awhile.

A tweet from a Rockford resident has us wondering if life is truly stranger than fiction.

SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) — A group whose ancestors fought in the Civil War is raising money to restore a vandalized monument in northern Illinois. The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle reports the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War hopes to raise $10,000 for repairs...