The Tribune is launching a series of special reports to examine how corn and soybeans made Illinois an agricultural giant and ...

Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.

Some of the 911 calls after a truck explosion in west suburban Addison last week have now been released. The blast was ...

Pastor Julie Contreras along with supporters of Chicago Police Officer German Villaseñor speaks to reporters after Villaseñor ...

A concrete spill caused a road closure at the West Washington Street and North Morris Avenue intersection in Bloomington, ...