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Ogle County deputies say a driver was traveling 121 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 2 before being stopped Saturday evening.

Thousands are still searching for Lollapalooza tickets, but the BBB says fake sellers and ticket scams are ramping up before the festival.

Rockford Speedway may be gone, but one of its most recognizable pieces now lives at Madison International Speedway's new Midwest Racecar Graveyard.

A town of barely 8,600 people just beat out every suburb in the country — for the third year running. The story behind that number is worth a listen.

Most people who get bitten never feel it happen, which is part of what makes this particular season worth paying attention to.

Turns out carnival workers have their own secret language — and if you've ever felt like you were being sized up at a game booth, you probably were.

Illinois has some restaurants where one dish on the menu is the whole reason people book a flight — and that's not an exaggeration.

Illinois is distributing nearly $4 million in Local Food Infrastructure Grants, including major awards to farms and agricultural organizations in Northern Illinois.

Back-to-school shopping is expensive, but Illinois families can save during the state's sales tax holiday. Here's what qualifies before you head to the store.

The White Sox added Murakami-inspired sushi push-pops to the menu at Rate Field as the rookie continues his breakout season.

Chicago's Lollapalooza is introducing THC margaritas, marking the first time cannabis-infused beverages will be sold at the festival.

The massive Royal Duck Bounce Park is finally open in Rockford after permit delays. Here's what families need to know before heading out for some bouncing fun.

Somewhere on an Illinois interstate, a fatal crash happens roughly every eight to nine hours. That stat alone changes how you think about the daily commute.

It opened when Benjamin Harrison was president and America only had 44 states. Hawthorne Race Course lasted 135 years — and now it's gone.

A longtime manager at a Plainfield pizza spot is accused of running two separate money schemes — and neither one was exactly subtle.

A man walked into a Joliet Walmart, helped himself to some chicken from the deli, then set a toy aisle on fire on his way out. Quite the visit.

From biscuits to Mullet Thursdays, here are 40 of the best Minor League Baseball team names and ballpark promotions.

Living in rural Illinois comes with one surprising summer driving hazard. Police say growing corn is making country roads much more dangerous.