LATEST POSTS
Win a $50 Gift Certificate From Geronimo Hospitality
Sweet Eats with Sweet Lenny is your weekly excuse to eat well and win while you’re at it.
6 Tree Farms Near Rockford to Cut Down Your Christmas Tree
Here are six Illinois and Wisconsin farms near Rockford where you can cut your own Christmas tree in 2026.
Baby Goats Linked to E. Coli at Illinois Pumpkin Farm
An E. coli outbreak at an Illinois pumpkin farm has people looking at baby goats differently. But before blaming the animals, there's something else every petting zoo visitor needs to remember.
BBB Warns Donors About Fake Charity Calls in Illinois
Before donating this Veterans Day, here's what Illinois residents should know about charity scams.
Illinois Dad Turns $50 Lottery Ticket Into $1 Million
An Illinois father won $1 million and plans to treat his family to some special sporting events.
‘VisionQuest’ Finale Breakdown and Ending Explained
Everything you missed about the end of Vision’s story.
Bears Fans Looking For Injury Updates Accidently Help Save A Life
A teenager in Australia had never heard of the Chicago Bears. Then her whole world changed overnight.
‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Sets Streaming Premiere
The endgame begins on streaming in a matter of days.
Workplace Dispute Leads To Guilty Plea In Madison Poisoning Case
Chloroform in a water bottle. A Madison lab worker admitted to poisoning a colleague over anger about safety rules and a missed promotion.
Once-Popular Rockford Kids' Store Files for Bankruptcy
The Children's Place has filed for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for Illinois stores and the retailer's former Rockford shoppers.
Three Rockford Christmas Light Displays Worth Visiting in 2026
Rockford's holiday lights return for 2026 with illuminated gardens, festive displays and a free drive-through Christmas tradition.
Did You Know the U.S. Military Uses Silly String in Combat?
It's not all fun and games.
LATEST POSTS
Veterans Day: Here's How Many Veterans Illinois Has In 2026
Illinois has a whole lot of veterans, and the mix by era tells a story worth hearing this Veterans Day.
Quality Basketball Competition Comes To Illinois Communities
Tired of paying big money for basketball tickets? Illinois has plenty of teams that deliver the same thrills without the sticker shock.
Dairyhäus Christmas Ice Cream Advent Calendar Returns
Forget chocolate! Dairyhäus in Rockton is celebrating Christmas with a dozen festive ice cream flavors in one delicious holiday countdown.
The Best New Movies on Streaming This Weekend
Watch these new movies at home the weekend of November 13, 2026, for free or via VOD.
‘VisionQuest’s Post-Credits Scene Sets Up ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Well, this is interesting...
Rockford Temps Drop Below Freezing for 5 Days Straight, But Snow?
Rockford will see rain and mid-50s on Wednesday before temperatures plunge into a five-day freezing stretch, with lows of 24 and 23 this weekend and a modest warm-up Sunday.
Floating Farmers Market on Rock River? Rockford, Hear Us Out!
Inspired by an ambitious Chicago riverfront concept, Rockford could explore floating entertainment, recreation, dining and transportation attractions that transform the Rock River into a regional destination.
Metra Holiday Train 2026: Tickets Expected to Sell Out Fast
Metra's magical Holiday Trains are returning to the Chicago area for Christmas 2026. Tickets go on sale November 16, but you'll want to hurry. Last year's tickets sold out in just four minutes!
James Gunn’s DCU: What Should Be Kept, And What Should Go?
With the future of the DC Universe in flux, what should the new management save and what should they toss?
These 12 Illinois Restaurants Make The List Of America’s 100 Best
Illinois landed twelve spots on OpenTable's best restaurants in America list, and they're all a road trip away in Chicago.