The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, cycling, rock climbing and ziplining, as well as vineyards and wine trails.

“I had no idea that southern Illinois looked like that.” A growing number of visitors are discovering downstate as a travel destination amid recent efforts to entice more people to visit its ...

Discover southern Illinois as a travel destination, with Shawnee National Forest, unique wineries, and small-town charm drawing visitors year-round.

With no new measles cases identified in Illinois since May 22, health officials have declared the measles outbreak over, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday.

About Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH): SIH is a not-for-profit health system serving 16 counties in Southern Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, and a wide range of ...

As the United States is reporting the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years, Illinois public health leaders are celebrating a coordinated effort to prevent the spread of ...

Former Southern Illinois standout John Lemm announced Monday on Instagram that he will be joining the Crimson Tide. Lemm hit .272, accompanied by 19 home runs and 56 RBIs, as a junior last season.

Tornadoes were spotted Friday afternoon in the St. Louis area and above southern Illinois, prompting weather officials to implore people in the region to take cover.

MARION — Deaconess Illinois is proud to welcome Dr. Zaid Al-Dahabrah, a nephrologist, to its growing team of specialists. His arrival brings expanded access to expert kidney care for patients ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Boys & Girls Clubs across the state of Illinois face an economic crisis, as lost federal funding continues to have a significant impact on working families.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — The flooding that hit southern Illinois left many people homeless and unable to care for family pets.