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A volatile weather pattern will bring significant temperature swings and renewed chances of snow accumulation across Rockford and the Chicagoland area over the next seven days.

Illinois has extended its health insurance enrollment deadline to January 31, giving residents additional time and free support to secure affordable coverage.

The community of Milltown, Wisconsin builds a massive snowman named Jeffrey every winter. In 2025 he reached 67 feet tall, and then the rain came and tragedy struck.

After beating the Green Bay Packers, the Bears move on to host the Rams with kickoff time yet to be announced.

True-crime lovers will find Electric Funeral Bar in Chicago unforgettable—a dive bar with quirky occult vibes, cheap drinks, and a crowd that loves the weird and wonderful as much as you do.

During National Pizza Week, an Illinois born pizza chain with a Rockford location was named the best in America by Yelp.

Picture a Midwestern kid crafting comedy in college—Bob Odenkirk's journey reveals how the simplest moments can lead to iconic roles.

From comfort food to fancy food, we'll take it all.

Tornadoes in Illinois hit record levels in 2025, with increased activity near St. Louis and Central Illinois as Tornado Alley continues expanding east

Did you know the world’s oldest Dairy Queen is in Illinois? The historic Kankakee DQ has been serving soft-serve since 1947, with roots tied to Joliet.

The mass closings of GameStop locations continue with 10 Illinois stores now being impacted this week.

Soda, pop, Coke, whatever you want to call it, it exploded.

Illinois Wordle players struggled most in 2025 with a surprisingly simple word. New data shows ROUGH broke streaks across the state.

Illinois book lovers get ready: Barnes & Noble opens a 30,000 sq ft Chicago store this summer with books, toys, and endless browsing fun.

A bag of dog waste takes center stage in a neighborly dispute—sometimes, the smallest actions spark the biggest tensions.

There's something about a juicy burger that just feels like home, and Illinois has plenty to serve up. Get ready for a mouthwatering journey.

Looking for unique winter fun in Illinois? Chicago hot tub boats let you relax in warm water, enjoy drinks with friends, and cruise the river even in the coldest months.

A Facebook post suggests Alfano’s Pizza may be opening a new location in Byron, bringing a popular Illinois pizza spot closer to Rockford.