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A Wisconsin Meijer hostage situation got bizarre when police say the suspect threatened a man with a knife and demanded that a hypnotist come to the store.

Chicago Bulls Fest returns this weekend with more than 300 teams competing on 50+ courts outside the United Center, plus activities and player appearances.

Christkindlmarket returns November 20 in Chicago, Wrigleyville and Aurora. The Aurora Christmas market runs through December 24 with more than 60 vendors.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds need serious fuel before heading to Mexico or Central America, which is why feeders in Northern Illinois get so busy this time of year.

Thursday night, the Moon over Northern Illinois will turn a deep reddish-orange color, and you won't need any special gear to watch it happen.

Road Closed signs exist for a reason. One Wisconsin driver found that out the hard way after ending up axle-deep in fresh wet cement.

Shoplifting in Illinois jumped from 23 percent to 30 percent in just two years, and the items people are taking say a lot about what's driving it.

Rather than blowing the money on something ridiculous, she plans to invest in her kids' education.

An Illinois resident nearly lost $11,500 after a scammer posing as a federal agent convinced him to mail cash to California. Thankfully, a family member spoke up and law enforcement intercepted the money.

Think Rockford has the next American Idol? Illinois singers can audition face-to-face with producers over Zoom during virtual auditions September 1.

Velvet Robot is closing its Rockford coffee shop September 19 because of building issues, but a new location, pop-up or smaller concept could come next.

Five Cook County highways made a national list of the deadliest road and county combinations in the U.S. All five are roads a lot of us travel regularly.

Amazon is expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities, including Chicago. Rockford isn't on the list yet, but could Northern Illinois be next?

Illinois Tollway just approved the largest passenger vehicle toll increase in state history, and it kicks in January 1.

If you've been on social media or following local news lately, you've probably seen a lot of people talking about Narcan.

Sterling's Midway Drive-In already pulls off a legendary horror fest every year. Now it's bringing that same energy to the wizarding world for the very first time.

Lincoln Square just pulled off something Illinois has never seen before, and it involved over 125 cats, costumed owners, and a whole lot of neighborhood pride.

This might be one of those random little life hacks that genuinely make your shopping trips so much easier.