Two Illinois cities are among the 25 best affordable places to live, U.S. News & World Report says, and one took first place. "The 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. in 2025-2026" analysis, ...

U.S. News and World Report ranked the best U.S. cities to retire in this year. See which Illinois spots made the list.

Naperville was recently named among the top eight cities to retire in Illinois in a recent list by World Atlas.

Using data from 2025, studies show that some of Illinois' safest places are found in these Chicago suburbs with low crime ...

The Midwest may be known for its mostly moderate cost of living, but there are pockets of wealthy cities scattered throughout this region where necessities like groceries and transportation don’t come ...

Decatur was recently named the best affordable place to live in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Seen here is a fountain at Decatur’s Central Park. Provided Two Illinois cities are among the 25 ...