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Rockford has opened applications for nearly $4 million in HUD Continuum of Care grants

Rockford Fire is urging Illinois residents to stay vigilant during the holidays as cooking, decorations, and dry trees significantly increase fire risks.

Rockford’s Olympic Tavern is hosting a Grinch Pop-Up on December 4. Come in costume, enjoy holiday fun, and support the Family Peace Center.

Imagine finding a forgotten Powerball ticket worth $200,000 just as the deadline looms. It could change your life in two weeks!

The beauty of winter nights at the gardens is calling. Picture this: a symphony of lights dancing around you while you sip on something warm.

Illinois launches digital ID for iPhone users with Apple Wallet, TSA support, and statewide rollout while physical licenses remain required.

Illinois shaped the entire legacy of the penny with Lincoln history, the Illinois penny, major tourism spots, and even a giant piggy bank.

The infamous list is causing waves.

If you're ready to get into the holiday spirit, this is just one of many events happening across the Stateline you need to attend.

Everworld at Verse Immersive in Chicago is a dazzling augmented-reality adventure where families solve riddles, cast spells, and restore a magical realm together.

What’s more fun than leaping into leaves? Well, how about knowing what might be lurking in there with you?

This holiday season, it pays to be proactive. Key shipping dates are approaching fast, and no one wants gifts stuck in transit come Christmas!

Many families in Rockford have turned to a new tradition to celebrate Christmas without getting their own family members a single gift.

The stars above and laughter below could make for some unforgettable memories—thankful for places like the McHenry Outdoor Theater this holiday season!

When security footage reveals a chilling plot, it reminds us how thin the line can be between our favorite movies and reality.

Rockford Police will increase Thanksgiving travel enforcement to prevent impaired and dangerous driving across northern Illinois

From Winter White Russians to live tunes, Broken Oar’s Arctic Winter Bar in Port Barrington turns the cold season into a sparkling, celebratory pop-up experience that runs through early February.

Winter beats up Illinois roads every year, but a new ranking shows our potholes aren’t even close to the worst in America. One state dominates the list in a big way.