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Could Rockford's Portillo's be affected by the chain's upcoming closures? The company hasn't identified which restaurants will close.

Thanksgiving dinner is getting more expensive, but Illinois families don't have to break the bank. Here are five easy ways to save money on this year's holiday feast.

Disc Replay in Rockford sold its entire stock of Atari's Combat to one customer, and the reason behind the purchase remains a mystery.

An Illinois arrest brought back an unlikely throwback, when tube socks served as storage for everything from cash to contraband.

Illinois landed twelve spots on OpenTable's best restaurants in America list, and they're all a road trip away in Chicago.

Wisconsin holds something most people never know exists: the only easily reachable spot where two hemispheres actually meet.

Folks around Northern Illinois are already digging out the lights and untangling the tinsel, and honestly, the numbers back them up.

More than a million Christmas lights, holiday activities and a brand-new shopping market are coming to Beloit, Wisconsin, as Home Run Holiday Lights returns to ABC Supply Stadium for the 2026 holiday season!

From hidden gems to home-based businesses, Rockford has plenty of local businesses worth discovering.

A Rockford driver had a frightening encounter with a pedestrian, and the whole thing was caught on video.

Chicago's Bean became the scene of a ridiculous gathering as hundreds attempted to move the massive sculpture seven inches.

Nine months after a devastating fire, Tom & Jerry's is finally back home in Sycamore! The longtime local favorite has officially reopened in its beautiful new building.

Passengers heading out on flights had to dodge an aggressive green parrot at Chicago's O'Hare Airport Tuesday morning.

Before you jump in that pile of leaves, a quick heads up from the Illinois Department of Public Health about fall ticks.

Chicago's back in the vinyl game after three decades. A new pressing plant in Hermosa is making it easier for musicians to release records.

New year, new rules, and a few of these might genuinely surprise you, especially if you rent.

A summer of Rockford Rivets baseball just got more affordable with a new $150 pass covering every home game in 2027.

The Wizard of Oz premiered in Wisconsin before anywhere else, and Oconomowoc made sure nobody would forget it.