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Handel's Ice Cream is expanding into Illinois with several Chicago-area locations planned beginning in 2027.

A Georgia student was accepted to 264 colleges and earned $17 million in scholarship offers before choosing Knox College in Illinois.

Mountain Dew Dunkers are now a real thing at Kwik Trip, and reactions from fans are all over the map.

From the tranquil Fox River to the iconic Lake Shore Drive, Illinois offers drives that can turn any weekend into a mini getaway.

Lightning storms can be fierce, but do you know what a direct strike can really do to your home? The aftermath might surprise you.

Get ready to kick off summer in Beloit with music filling the air! The community's coming together for a day of free performances and good vibes.

Imagine wandering through the museum after dark, uncovering clues and solving puzzles. This is the thrill of 'Escape the Museum'—where adventure awaits in every exhibit.

Illinois country star Brett Eldredge surprised fans by revealing he recently married during a private ceremony, sharing heartfelt wedding photos and a message about love, privacy, and gratitude.

Illinois has a new law targeting intoxicating hemp products, making them illegal to sell to anyone under 21 and banning packaging designed to appeal to children.

Dive bar fans in Northern Illinois have four local favorites to cheer for as voting continues in the 2026 Illinois Dive Bar Tournament.

Lou Malnati's is celebrating summer by giving away 2,000 free pizza slices at its Chicago West Loop location.

Imagine sipping a craft cocktail while surrounded by shelves of stories waiting to be discovered. That’s the magic happening at Leopolds in Madison.

There’s something magical about watching bats swoop through the evening air. These furry flyers are busy feasting on summer's pesky critters, keeping our nights a bit more pleasant.

Just when you thought dinner was set, a food recall has put a classic on hold. Here’s what’s happening with that beloved sauce.

There's a new way for families to make waves this summer, and it involves a pirate ship on Eagle River!

Imagine enjoying your favorite scoop while being entertained by lively puppet servers—this ice cream shop is a whole new world of fun!

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.

Police in Wisconsin say a Plover man stole a woman's entire underwear collection during a burglary. Investigators later discovered more women's underwear during a property search.