Low-level airplane flights are planned over a broad region in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Illinois to image geology and aquifers using airborne geophysical technology.

The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map as unconstitutionally drawn to favor Democrats.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Residents in Southwest Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana should expect to see low-level airplane flights from February through April as part of efforts to map geography and aquifers.

Flood control along the Mississippi River is a central piece of the newly approved Water Resources Development Act.

Once considered an endangered species, there are now more than 3,100 bald eagles wintering in at least 27 Illinois counties.

Cellist Zak Rivers performs river-themed music at Mississippi Meanderings, highlighting the river's cultural impact.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has scheduled public eagle-watching events across the region through March 7. Certain Illinois state parks and locations, including Starved Rock State Park and Illinois State Museum’s Dickson Mounds,

Illinois is ranked 18th in the new AP Top 25 poll, released Monday. The Illini (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten) also are 20th in the coaches' poll.

The SEC isn't getting any easier for the No. 20 Missouri Tigers, a concept that's reflected in its upcoming road test against the No. 14 Mississippi State. Des

The SEC college football schedule is an absolute grind week in and week out, with arguably the deepest conference in the country. As the page turns to 2025, one of the natural steps is to analyze the schedules,

Drexel at Northeastern, 3 p.m. Cornell at Dartmouth, 6 p.m. Princeton at Yale, 6 p.m. Delaware at Towson, 6:30 p.m. Columbia at Harvard, 7 p.m.

In the heart of Chicago, Illinois, there’s a culinary treasure that’s been quietly serving up some of the most mouthwatering fried chicken this side of the Mississippi. Feed, an unassuming restaurant tucked away in the bustling city, has been making waves among food enthusiasts and locals alike.