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The shoe debate is real in Illinois households. Most visitors are flexible, but plenty have strong preferences about what stays on their feet.

A new study shows workplace absences dropped significantly in states where medical marijuana became legal, especially for people doing physically demanding jobs.

One of Illinois' biggest Halloween events is getting even bigger in 2026. Nightmare on Chicago Street is taking over downtown Elgin for two nights of zombies, music, monsters and Halloween chaos.

Remember toilet-papering your friend's house for homecoming? Police in Plainfield recently dealt with a version of the tradition that was considerably more ambitious.

Chicago's Haunted Chicago Crime, Ghosts and Capone Walking Tour was named one of America's best, finishing #8 and representing the Midwest in the Top 10.

Check your window AC before putting it away for the season. Six Friedrich models are being recalled over a potential fire hazard.

Nearly three-quarters of a million deer roam Northern Illinois right now, and they're moving unpredictably during mating season.

Late summer brings yellowjacket colonies to their biggest size. That's why September and October feel like peak season around Illinois.

Cubs and White Sox fans take their rivalry seriously. The last five years saw over 100 arrests during Crosstown Classic games, mostly from fan fights.

Looking for real frights this Halloween season? Illinois has five standout haunted houses that locals and visitors keep coming back to, if they dare.

A unique Wisconsin dinner train takes adults through fall scenery aboard restored Art Deco cars, and it's so popular most 2026 rides are already sold out.

A bizarre screeching sound reportedly echoed across Milwaukee's south side for nearly two hours, leaving residents with plenty of theories but no clear answer.

Turns out most people sleep without socks, but those who do swear by the warmth. The science behind it might surprise you.

Toys R Us is coming back to Illinois this fall with a whole new look and way more than just toys on the shelves.

Chicago's getting sumo this November. The Sumo Championship League is bringing its first U.S. events to three cities, starting with the Credit Union 1 Arena on November 7th.

Right here in Hillside, a company has been hand-crafting the world's globes since 1930. That's nearly a century of maps and geography.

You don't have to travel far to enjoy a little weekend getaway these coming months! We've got a list of 20 of the highest-rated Iowa cabins that are available to book this fall & winter on Airbnb!

Pooch-A-Palooza 5 returns to Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall in Rockford Saturday, September 26, giving families a chance to meet adoptable pets while enjoying a free dog training demonstration.