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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer in the Rockford area, and festivals, parades, and sunshine-filled fun are finally back.

Romeoville teen Benyamin Bamburac makes history at Lewis University.

An Illinois motorcyclist was arrested for DUI, released from jail, then arrested again just hours later after allegedly returning drunk on the same motorcycle.

Bears officials are meeting with the NFL as Illinois lawmakers weigh a major stadium-related bill.

Meet the 13 young word wizards from Illinois. Their journey to the Scripps National Spelling Bee is nothing short of inspiring.

Picture a time when Schlitz ruled the beer scene. Now, after 170 years, it’s time to raise a glass one last time.

A new barrel-shaped tiny home getaway near the Illinois-Wisconsin border is expected to attract travelers from across the Midwest with luxury suites, wine-country themes, and scenic countryside views.

Rockford's Craft Crawl is making its way downtown this weekend!

A concerning scene unfolded at Round Lake Middle School as several students faced serious health issues after a mix-up with some seemingly harmless gummies.

Get ready for some net action and a whole lot of fun as the Redneck Fishing Tournament makes its splashy return this summer!

Freeport’s free “Music Under the Stars” concert series returns this summer with live music, family fun, and relaxing nights at beautiful Krape Park.

Chicago leads Illinois in UFO reports while Rockford ranks third statewide for unexplained sightings.

This is officially the cheapest city to live in Illinois

The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified the motorcyclist who died following a crash Saturday evening in Rockford.

A simple pit stop turned into a bee battleground for one truck driver. Wait until you hear how firefighters came to the rescue!

Illinois is catching the brunt of spam calls, sitting among the top five for complaints. What’s going on with our phones?

Construction in downtown Rockford is forcing major changes to the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 layout, including new spectator areas and athlete transition locations.

If you have ever wanted to live like a hobbit, this hidden Illinois getaway makes it possible. Tucked into a hillside in historic Nauvoo, this charming stay is perfect for a unique Midwest road trip.