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Pets are getting their own Halloween party in Chicago, and the costumes are absolutely wild this year.

A 22-year-old man died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in an early Monday morning shooting on Charles Street in Rockford.

A colorful green dragon made from driftwood has become a Rockford river tradition dating back to 1983 and the original Nessie created by Jim "Pickle" Anderson.

A Wisconsin woman realized she was being followed during a walk with her dog. She ran to a nearby restaurant, where an all-woman staff immediately stepped in to protect her.

Illinois has another big lottery winner, and this time? The lucky ticket was purchased online.

What are we reading? What's actually worth the read? Here's a list to start!

Apparently, Illinois residents have reached that point with some of the slang we've been hearing in 2026.

If your favorite actors didn't make the list, tell me who you love to watch!

If your kid brings home more toys than candy this Halloween, TikTok is to blame.

Some of these jobs might look pretty normal from the outside.

What are your bedtime rituals, the little things you need to get comfy in bed?

Sticker Therapy blind bags are going viral on TikTok, and shoppers are now finding them at Walmart.

Rockford has plenty of places to grab coffee, but which ones are local favorites? We asked, and these coffee shops came up again and again.

Looking for Halloween charcuterie board ideas? Get inspiration from this fun and spooky snack board that’s perfect for October parties.

A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Spring Grove. Someone out there has some very good news waiting.

If you drive around Rockford often, you probably have a parking lot that you avoid whenever possible.

The giant Bear Claw pretzel has become one of the most outrageous game-day food options at Soldier Field.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker weighed in on the viral debate over whether you should bring iced coffee to a job interview.