There's a case to be made that to determine how safe a place is, find out how much money that place spends to fight crime. By that measure, the safest town in Illinois for 2025 has been described as a hidden gem with almost a European charm.
There are very few movies that bring Illinois to mind more than Ferris Bueller's Day Off. You can see many of the iconic scenes in that movie were really filmed in several Illinois places and a few that weren't, too.
A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition.
This will not be surprising to you even a little bit, but I've never been considered trendy. That means there's something I do not have in common with an Illinois place that is one of the fastest-growing in America as they combine Italian food, bowling and bocce ball into one experience.
His murderous act was a cold-blooded crime that he planned and executed while trying to hide his identity. Now, this Illinois strangler is one of the 15 most wanted villains by the US Marshals.
I remember my elementary school years like they were yesterday even though they very much weren't. That's probably because I didn't complete much school after it, but that's a different story for a different day. If you're looking for the best elementary school in Illinois, there are many to choose from.