At least 50 Illinois villages, towns, cities and counties will soon see an increase in local sales taxes.

Our list of enchanting towns in Illinois offers natural and breathtaking scenery, historic buildings, charming shops, and more. Choose one for a weekend break.

More than 150 municipalities have passed ordinances that will let them continue to tax groceries after the state ends its grocery tax in January. The state now charges a 1% tax on groceries that ...

April is typically the beginning of the spring homebuying season, but this year, fewer sellers than usual are putting their homes on the market. Homeowners who were able to lock in record-low mortg… ...

Small towns have a reputation for tight-knit communities, charm and safety. At least one in every state lives up to the last part of the stereotype, an updated analysis finds.

Larger cities like Aurora and Rockford saw slight decreases in population over the past couple of years, both experiencing roughly a 1% drop in residents. Chicago also saw a slight drop in population, ...

(CBS)-- It's crunch time for DeKalb, which is in the running to be named best community in the United States. 400 cities and towns applied for a top prize of $3 million and the list has been ...

Did you city grow in population last year? See the fastest growing and shrinking cities, villages and towns in Illinois in 2021, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released 2019 population numbers for cities and towns. It is the last set of annual estimates before the official 2020 headcount, which is happening now.

(NEXSTAR) – A small town located just outside of Chicago is now the fastest-growing town in Illinois, the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Wonder Lake, a commuter village in the Chi… ...