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Autumn is in the air, and Lockwood Park is ready to roll out a weekend of fall fun that’s perfect for the whole family.

Teachers in Illinois are getting some well-deserved recognition. Let’s take a moment to appreciate their vital role in shaping our future.

HGTV named Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford Illinois’ most beautiful garden for 2025.

Hummingbird feeder activity In Illinois peaks in August and September as both young and older birds need to fuel up for migration, so it's important to keep your feeders full and ready to help them on their way.

No matter where you may choose to live in Illinois, you only have to remember one phone number to call any Aldi store in the entire state. Here's why.

In 2019 Rockford saw snow Halloween night. Jack-o-lantern heads became snowman faces, I swapped witches for Santa. A piece of weather folklore now suggests 2025 might deliver another wintery Halloween surprise.

A century of serving smiles and hearty meals, Franks Diner is a beloved local gem with a story as rich as its famous Garbage Plate.

A city pavement preservation project begins Sept. 17, bringing temporary parking restrictions and driveway access limitations.

You can almost taste the dough and unique toppings that landed a local pizzeria on the global pizza map. Let’s savor the story behind this culinary achievement.

Here’s your complete guide to Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour stops in Wisconsin and Illinois, with key details on times, lineup, parking, and venue policies.

Volo Museum is stepping into spooky season with new paranormal train tours sharing chilling ghost stories from the historic grounds.

Spring Grove’s Richardson Adventure Farm welcomes American Nightmare Scream Park for 2025, featuring five terrifying zones in a haunted cornfield, food & drink, axe-throwing, and nightmarish fun.

Hardly anyone these days seems to know how to operate their TV remote, but have you ever wondered why it's commonly referred to as "the clicker"?

Imagine strolling through a moonlit forest filled with magical creatures, where every turn brings a new surprise. Sounds like an adventure waiting to happen, doesn’t it?

From German food at Oktoberfest to pumpkins in Sycamore, these six fall festivals across Northern Illinois offer rides, parades, crafts, and fun.

Excitement’s brewing for Trader Joe's fans, but not everyone’s joining the party. Rockford is left out, while other cities get their share of those famous snacks.

Illinois suburbs Naperville, Clarendon Hills, and Hinsdale were ranked among the best in America for families, schools, and lifestyle perks.

Peak Illinois fall foliage arrives in October at Pere Marquette State Park. See the leaves turn brilliant red, orange, and yellow before weather ends the show.