Unsurprisingly, New York City ranked first on the list due to its must-see landmarks, shops and tours. But Illinois cities ...

22 Illinois cities are among the best places to live in the U.S., according to the U.S. News & World Report ranking, which published on May 20. For the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live list, the ...

Though none scored a top 50 spot on the list, ten cities across Illinois made the ranks of the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in the U.S. list, recently released by U.S. News & World Report. Leading ...

Nine Illinois cities excel in affordability, quality of life and safety, according to recent national rankings. Springfield, Illinois, was highlighted as a top affordable city for homebuyers. Five ...

Illinois's small cities have more than just small-town charm, says a study. Some scored in the top ten percent for safety, health and more. For many families, the slower pace of a smaller city ...

Five Illinois cities made a list of best places to live in the United States. Livability, a marketing company, annually highlights the nation's best small to mid-sized cities with affordable living ...

The most livable small cities in the U.S. are in the Midwest, with one of the top-ranked locations sitting in Illinois, according to a new list. The ranking of “Most Livable Small Cities in the U.S.,” ...