There are 1,519 high schools in Illinois, made up of 1,188 public schools and 331 private schools. Illinois ranks as the 5th state in terms of student enrollment and 5th...

The song dedicated to the state's most famous city could just have easily have gone 'meet me in Missouri!' Features some of the most diverse geography in the United States,...

Often overshadowed by its larger neighbor New York, Massachusetts is a true American gem. While it’s full of living memories of American history, they are counterbalanced by a trendy, left-leaning...

Big cities and monuments may get more attention, but small towns are the heart and soul of the Capital Region. Stroll charming downtown districts, relax in luxury, uncover interesting history...

When thinking of California, many people are familiar with cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The Golden State is also home to many picturesque small towns...

From towns with a few hundred residents to the nation’s third most-populated municipality, Illinois’ cities come in all sizes. But size isn’t everything. Sometimes it feels like Chicago gets all...

Living in North Carolina puts you in prime adventure territory. Residents here enjoy 300 miles of pristine beaches and some of the country’s most beautiful old-growth hardwood forests and mountain...

There’s something special about a small town, that you just can’t find in the big city. Maybe it’s the way everyone seems to know you (that can be a good...

The state of Florida is known all over the world as the home of Walt Disney World and here stateside we like to call it “The Sunshine State.” With its...

Living in Pennsylvania puts outdoor lovers near trout-filled streams, scenic hikes and cross-country skiing trails. While Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offer urban environments loaded with entertainment options, much of Pennsylvania is...

Maryland has much to offer. Home to The Johns Hopkins University, Port of Baltimore and one of the lowest poverty rates in the country, Maryland is among the most densely...

There are plenty of reasons to love the state of Wisconsin. Nicknamed “America's Dairyland,” Wisconsin is known for its agriculture along with industries like manufacturing, paper products, information technology, healthcare...

Home to 1,700 internationally headquartered facilities representing 43 countries, Georgia has a variety of industries such as textiles, mining, agriculture and technology. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International is the world's busiest airport,...

Scattered across the vast expanse of Canada are great cities – Victoria, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec – the names everyone has heard of. But, aside from the suburbs of...

From dense urban areas like Newark and Jersey City to green countrysides and charming villas, New Jersey offers diverse places to live. Families flock to the Jersey Shore during warm...

Agriculture has always been a key contributor to the Virginia economy, and today 33 percent of the land remains devoted to farming. Other key industries in Virginia are the military,...

A brilliant landscape of mountains, high plains, canyons, rivers, forests and desert lands make Colorado one of the most desirable states to live and visit. Colorado's southwest corner borders Arizona,...