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Lovebirds beware! The BBB is sounding the alarm on romance scams using AI to trick the unsuspecting. It's a warning everyone needs to hear.

If the air smelled like burning plastic or chemicals lately, you’re not alone. Reports across Illinois point to possible weather and industrial factors.

In a world where city laws can be as varied as the neighborhoods they govern, chickens might soon have a more secure home in Illinois backyards.

There's something nostalgic brewing in Illinois as young music lovers rediscover the charm of CDs, a surprising twist in today’s digital world.

A son’s betrayal leaves a mother struggling, and the community is taking notice. This story hits home for many of us, doesn't it?

2025 is on its way out, and we're already looking forward to some of the big shows coming up in 2026! Check out a rundown of Iowa concerts and comedy shows on the schedule for next year (so far)!

Rockford is updating winter alert terms so residents better understand when travel is discouraged versus when it’s just odd/even parking rules.

Rockford pizza rankings from Yelp show Gulotta’s Pizza on top as National Pizza Day lands awkwardly on a Monday.

FDA recalls promotional M&M’s over missing allergen warnings. While Illinois is not listed, cross border events and handouts mean local exposure risk.

Picture this: a perfectly cooked prime rib, tender and bursting with flavor. One local spot has mastered the art, and it's not just any steakhouse.

Imagine biting into a slice of prime rib so tender it practically melts in your mouth. That's what diners are savoring at this hidden gem in Wisconsin.

Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 4948 to create an Intelligent Speed Assistance Program that could require habitual speeders to install speed-limiting devices on all their vehicles.

If you grew up in the ’80s, these snapshots will feel like your own family album.

Illinois residents are pushing back against a proposed open burn law that could impact fire pits, bonfires, permits, and create punative fines.

A common cleaning spray sold at major retailers has been recalled over possible contamination with a hard-to-treat bacteria. If it’s under your sink, here’s what experts say you should do next.

If the street sign is on the ground, is it fair game for anyone to take?

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

Illinois is experiencing one of its worst flu seasons in recent years, with health officials reporting a sharp rise in cases as vaccine skepticism continues to grow across the state.