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Faced with full kennels, Winnebago County Animal Services is discounting dog adoptions to $50 for three days only.

January through March brings more than just winter chills—it's mating season for coyotes, and their calls are echoing through our neighborhoods.

As AMC faces the reality of over 200 theater closures, the landscape of movie watching is shifting right under our feet.

Who would have thought a barber shop could be the backdrop for such a dramatic drug bust? The community is buzzing with disbelief.

Imagine a late-night scare turning into a full-blown nightmare. That’s exactly what happened in New Lenox. Let’s unpack this unsettling incident.

2025 is on its way out, and we're already looking forward to some of the big shows coming up in 2026! Check out a rundown of Iowa concerts and comedy shows on the schedule for next year (so far)!

The Illinois Product Expo is relocating to a larger building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in 2026 to accommodate record vendor participation and expanded offerings.

Rockford residents are fed up with illegal ATVs and dirt bikes on major streets. It’s illegal, dangerous, and the police are offering rewards for tips on offenders.

Before the official haunted event on March 28, Midwest Ghost Investigators recorded eerie, unexplained activity at the Boone County Museum of History that will make you question what’s real.

WalletHub ranks hardest-working cities in America, and Chicago is the only Illinois city in the top 100 at 94th.

Bears negotiations for an Arlington Heights stadium remain active as Illinois weighs public funding and tax discussions.

Imagine a world with no more clock changes — just one time to remember. How would that change your daily routine?

Imagine getting a call from someone claiming to be an FBI agent—sounds alarming, right? That’s exactly what scammers are banking on these days.

Stoughton residents faced an unusual dilemma as a local woman turned their beloved park into her personal restroom. What happened next is quite the story.

A hungry man, a grocery store he shouldn’t be in, and a courtroom outburst—just another day in the neighborhood.

An Illinois lawmaker has filed legislation that could prevent property taxes from climbing year after year. Here’s what it means for Rockford families.

After three years of roaring engines and live music, the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival bids farewell. What does this mean for Milwaukee's summer vibes?

Brookfield Zoo hosts Chicago Roaring Nights with summer concerts, animal experiences, and conservation support.