Murphysboro

If you've ever heard a strange sound in the Illinois woods that didn't sound like it came from a creature you've ever heard before, you'll identify with what one man recorded.

There's a newly-discovered police report proving the sightings of a creature in southern Illinois in 1976 were very real.

You never know what you'll see when you're driving down a road in Illinois. One driver in the Land of Lincoln can attest to this fact as he was quite shocked to see a black bear casually climbing a tree next to the road he was on.

A website took a look at Apple Festivals across the midwest this fall and one in Illinois took the top spot on their list. Here is why you must travel to southern Illinois to experience a fantastic fall apple festival!