The more than 180-year-old compilation of sacred songs uses music notes shaped like triangles, ovals, squares and diamonds.

While the overall number of anti-LGBTQ incidents is down compared with the previous year’s data, attacks targeting ...

Students from around the world say being an international student in America comes with feelings of fear, anxiety and insecurity that have made them more cautious in their daily lives.

The head of one of Chicago’s top nonpartisan government research organizations said lawmakers made too many short-term ...

Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show opening to the public on Monday.

A United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) official highlighted the critical role oceans play in sustaining human life and ...

This is not just a bunch of scientists looking for an adrenaline rush or another "Twister" sequel. Hail is one of the nation's costliest but least-appreciated weather dangers.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s estimates show Kendall, Champaign, Grundy, McHenry and Will counties gained the greatest percentage ...

In its second year back after a 20-year hiatus, the boat races on Lake Decatur on Saturday were as much of a draw as ever.

Israel says more than half of the 55 hostages remaining in Gaza are dead. Families again called for a ceasefire deal to bring ...

Almost 22% of U.S. residents age 5 and older spoke a language other than English at home, double the share from four decades ...