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A missed flight at Chicago O'Hare turned into an unexpected kitten rescue, complete with DoorDash, United Airlines and a clever name.

The Illinois high school football playoffs are here, with Rockford-area teams taking the field Friday and Halloween Saturday.

Even a Cubs fan can feel for the Brewers after last night's loss. Unfortunately, these three posts are a painful reminder of just how quickly baseball dreams can disappear.

Twenty states and the FTC are suing Dollar General for repeatedly overcharging customers, with nearly 30,000 complaints filed in just three years.

Taking your family to a Bears game at Soldier Field? Better budget over five hundred bucks just for tickets and parking.

The name might get laughs and the sign might get stolen, but Richard Bong State Recreation Area offers real outdoor value to the region.

Illinois is losing football programs faster than anyone expected. Thirteen high schools just pulled the plug on varsity teams for 2026.

Rockford shoppers can once again visit Toys R Us after the brand opened a new store inside CherryVale Mall.

Here's when Illinois residents should get rid of their pumpkins.

Find out how an Illinois family discovered a southern flying squirrel in their toilet.

An 18-year-old Chicago high school senior turned a chance meeting with Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong into a viral TikTok challenge, hoping to convince the baseball star to attend his 2027 graduation.

Ashmore Estates has a dark history, chilling ghost stories, and a reputation as one of the most haunted places in Illinois. Here's why paranormal investigators keep coming back.

The fall foliage around Northern Illinois is nearing its peak, but the colorful leaves may not last much longer. Here's why this year's colors look different and what a local meteorologist wants you to know.

A Wisconsin couple's wedding became a Brewers watch party, and their honeymoon plans might depend on the World Series.

Rockford listeners overwhelmingly prefer Saturday Halloween, but some still believe October 31 should stay right where it is.

Nearly half of Illinois counties are now exploring whether to break away from the state, frustrated over Chicago's outsized influence on Springfield decisions.

Six Flags is adding seat belts to three major roller coasters following a fatal accident in Georgia last month.

After his family's $6,300 World Series tickets became unavailable just hours before the game, Milwaukee Brewers fan Brandon Barker received an unexpected offer of four free tickets from SeatGeek for a potential Game 6.