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Indiana Jones is technically from Illinois which is appropriate because the richest woman born in Illinois once made a movie with Indiana Jones - sort of.

There are at least 10 states that allow passengers to have open containers of alcohol. There's even one state that lets drivers have open containers.

If mosquitoes love you, it might be time to change your wardrobe. Here's what you need to avoid wearing to help keep the mosquitoes away.

The cold may bite in winter, but Madison offers warmth in its community spirit and a lot of perks for retirees.

This $2.7 billion sales tax increase would be on top of all the other taxes that Illinoisans pay, and I think it's safe to say you'll be shocked at what Illinois lawmakers now want to tax.

Bishops Buffet wasn’t just a restaurant; it was a gathering place where families created memories over comforting meals.

Luck has struck again in Illinois! A very fortunate lottery player just hit a $1.3M Jackpot playing a brand new lottery online game.

Melissa Etheridge and wife Linda Wallem visited Rockford’s Norwegian restaurant—again. Did you know Linda has hometown ties?

It's what we do here in Northern Illinois every summer. We get together, listen to some great music, and attempt to eat anywhere between 2 and 25 brats over a two-day span, all while helping to raise money for a wonderful local organization that's been doing great things for well over 50 years. Who's in?

A recent incident at MauhNahTeeSee has locals laughing and shaking their heads. Let's just say it involves a car and a bit of confusion on the fairway.

The buzz around these two Wisconsin donut shops isn’t just about the sweets—they’re serving up a slice of local culture with every bite.

A sunny afternoon at the park took a dark turn for some local kids after a troubling encounter with candy. Let's unpack what happened.

Wisconsin's wilderness is buzzing with tales of Bigfoot. It's a curious mix of folklore and modern sightings that keeps folks talking.

After a day of severe storms, a cold front will bring much lower temperatures to northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin this weekend.

Four suspects, including a juvenile, face felony weapons charges after Rockford Police recovered loaded firearms and cannabis during a traffic stop.

Imagine being a high school athlete who can finally play for both your school team and that club team you love. That’s the new reality in Illinois.

Fans can snag concert tickets for just $30 with Live Nation’s new summer promo, replacing the popular Lawnie Pass in 2025.

When people think of summer getaways, they definitely don't think about Illinois.