Angels Haven Horse Rescue, 13297 Durkee Road in Grafton, is putting on its annual ... horses that want to learn more or learn how we do things and it’s great for people who never have had ...

Concerts and tribute acts, Valentines events and cultural celebrations are among the things happening in Peoria this month.

Chinese New Year and West Suburban Restaurant Week, among other things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend.

The Small Stones Festival of the Arts gave the blue ribbon for photography to the youngest recipient in its seven years, ...

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

Illinois might be a flyover state if not for the windy city, but visitors would miss the beautiful spaces the rest of the state offers. Here are the best things to do in Illinois outside of Chicago, ...

President Donald Trump is using executive orders to roll back rights for immigrants. Here is what to know about Illinois’ and Chicago’s immigration policies and how they relate to schools. This story ...

Nestled in the heart of Livingston, Illinois, the Pink Elephant Antique Mall stands as a beacon of eccentricity and vintage ...

Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, the Village Discount Outlet is a thrifter’s paradise ...

Would you like your event highlighted in this weekly feature? The first step is submitting your events to the Illinois Valley’s community calendar at shawlocal.com ...

Great River Road, Alton to Grafton Dams aren't the only places to spot eagles in Alton, and the St. Louis Audubon Society and Great Rivers and Routes of Southwestern Illinois recommend looking to ...

A 'village where time stood still' sits just on the Illinois side of the Mississippi river and offers plenty of historical ...