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Wisconsin's Beast of Bray Road is getting national attention, while Rockford has its own creepy road legends worth remembering.

Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, giving Rockford-area families more time for candy collecting. Check trick-or-treat times across the Stateline and find clever ways to get more mileage out of those costumes.

IDOT says 41% of deer crashes happen in the final three months of the year. Rockford-area drivers should watch for more than one deer.

Cook County saw nearly 600 deer-related crashes last year, mostly happening at dawn and dusk when visibility drops.

From seeds to medical devices to investing, the Midwest's richest people made their mark in wildly different industries.

A new casino is opening in Beloit, Wisconsin, giving Northern Illinois residents another nearby gaming destination. Here's what to expect and how it differs from Hard Rock Casino Rockford.

Think Halloween is all costumes and candy? Some Illinois communities have surprisingly strict trick-or-treating rules that could catch parents off guard. Here's what families should know.

Los Angeles leads America's rattiest cities for 2026, with Chicago second and another Illinois city moving up.

Chicago made the list of affordable Thanksgiving destinations, with holiday attractions and a getaway option close to Rockford.

That mysterious boulder found during O'Hare construction is about to become an airport attraction with a crowd-chosen name.

Two hundred ten tornadoes in Illinois so far this year. That's nearly four times the historical average and climbing toward a national record.

Fund your holiday fun with a $500 Target gift card!

Illinois has three favorite Halloween candies, and the top pick might change what you buy for trick-or-treaters this year. Find out which treats made the list.

There's a good chance you will see more pumpkin colors besides orange while trick-or-treating this Halloween. Here's what you need to know.

Chicago and Notre Dame are getting a big dose of Banana Ball in 2027, including a wild new experience at Notre Dame Stadium. Here's how fans can try to get tickets.

Hallmark surprised residents of Carlinville, Illinois, with news that their town won a national contest and a future Christmas movie.

October 17th is National Pasta Day, and we're taking a look at some of the Italian restaurants across Eastern Iowa that serve delicious pasta dishes. Some of them are upscale restaurants, while others are casual pizza joints!

Residents in Rockford can see Nicholas Conservatory illuminated in purple tonight in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.