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A new ranking of MLB stadiums with the cheapest concessions shows Chicago ballparks like Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field are not even close.

A new Chicago White Sox stadium plan could bring a ballpark to a 47 acre South Loop rail yard as ownership groups begin positioning for the team’s future.

From Wisconsin to the edges of Illinois, black bears are on the move again. Their journey back to food brings both excitement and caution to local communities.

Drivers in Wisconsin continue reporting sightings of a mysterious hitchhiker along Highway 12, a decades-old legend that still gives late-night travelers chills.

While we wait for warmer days, the monarch butterflies are packing their bags for a long journey back to our backyards.

A new wave of car theft is hitting Wisconsin, and it's not your typical break-and-enter—these thieves are getting tech-savvy.

There's something magical about watching films under the stars, and this local gem just announced its lineup for the upcoming season.

Before flight schools existed, a Rockford woman built a plane at home and flew it solo. Her story is unbelievable.

Illinois bed bug problems may be improving as Chicago drops to number 13 in a new Terminix report ranking the worst cities for infestations.

The Rockford Hockey Club is launching all-girls teams, opening the door for local players to hit the ice without leaving town.

The Lollapalooza 2026 lineup has been revealed with major headliners including Charli XCX, Tate McRae and The Smashing Pumpkins ahead of the Chicago festival.

This winter, while clearing driveways, some residents are turning their snow into a neighborhood dilemma. Let’s dig into how snow can stir up trouble.

Just when you think winter is behind us, the Midwest reminds us who's really in charge of the weather.

A wild shopping spree took a turn when three teens were caught armed with bear spray. What happened next might surprise you.

Remember those fun times cramming into a photo booth? A new spot in Chicago is bringing that nostalgic experience back, and folks are loving it.

A Rockford man is in custody after allegedly firing at a vehicle during an argument and later being arrested with a loaded gun, ammunition, and body armor.

Hate shoveling twice after a snowstorm? This simple driveway trick can help reduce the heavy pile left behind by plows and save your back this winter.

Blizzard cleanup means shovels and snowblowers, but homeowners should also check their furnace exhaust pipes. Snow buildup can block vents and lead to dangerous carbon monoxide issues.