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Big Lots continues to add to the list of stores they will close forever including 2 in Missouri and 2 more in Illinois.

Attention all Potterheads! Get ready to dust off your wands, don your house scarves, and apparate to Chicago because the magical shopping experience of your dreams is about to become a reality.

One Illinois cemetery contains some of the most notorious Chicago gangsters all in one place.

Are ziplines and pickleball courts the future of movie theaters? Find out what the National Association of Theater Owners is planning.

DMV lines are just such fun.

Much to my chagrin, winter is on its way. NOAA released their annual winter precipitation and temperature reports, and it looks like we are in for a shift.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in a castle that was built in the late 1800s? Well, now you don't have to!

Financial abuse is a silent weapon in domestic violence, often controlling victims through subtle but devastating means. During YWCA Northwestern Illinois' Week Without Violence, the organization sheds light on this hidden issue and offers tools for prevention.

McDonald's, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and other big name chains showed up in the survey.

Renew your license and plates while grocery shopping at select stores in Illinois, thanks to FastLane kiosks!

Gamestop is considering closing a large number of Missouri and Illinois stores according to reports.

A new way of renewing your driver's license has come to Illinois.

Many hope to start a new year with goals and resolutions. Unfortunately, for hundreds in Illinois the start of the new year in 2025 will mean they will be without jobs.

Get Ready Wisconsin, changes are coming to Walmart, and you won’t want to be caught off guard. Shoppers across the state will be affected as every single Walmart store in the Midwest will be shut down this holiday season.

Abandoned places are some of the most interesting things on the planet. And Illinois for sure has a large amount of them, including a disappointingly vandalized Garden Hotel.

One of Rockford, Illinois' most beloved attractions is hosting not one, but two fun Halloween events your family won't want to miss this October.

Wisconsin's surprising love affair with mayonnaise revealed - a staple condiment in kitchens and a key ingredient in local recipes.

Strap on your big shoulders and fire up the DeLorean! Let's take a nostalgic trip back to the '80s and see how many of these iconic treasures trigger some totally tubular core memories.