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Illinois has launched a free Passport to Illinois program featuring 56 historic sites to encourage exploration and celebrate the state’s role in America’s 250th anniversary.

The Madison Gay Hockey Association is redefining what it means to be part of a team, focusing on encouragement and camaraderie over competition.

Illinois just landed near the top of a new list of the most anti-Valentine’s Day states in America. The data behind it may surprise you.

Changes are brewing in Illinois as lawmakers consider tightening drunk driving laws. What could this mean for your weekend plans on the road or the water?

Rockford residents debate the best Chinese restaurant, naming Wong Wong, Chef Chen, Golden Chopsticks, and more local favorites.

Iowa lawmakers file legislation to attract the Chicago Bears as the NFL team continues its stadium search beyond Illinois.

Rockford native Piper Gilles went viral after saving a wardrobe malfunction during Olympic ice dance competition, protecting her team’s medal hopes in a split-second move.

Picture this: a sunny break from the cold, with temperatures climbing into the 50s. It’s like winter is finally taking a day off.

With many places closed for Presidents Day, it’s a prime opportunity for some retail therapy or catching a movie with friends.

Just when you think you know your neighborhood, something unexpected pops up—like an overflowing dumpster filled with some pretty alarming stuff.

Think winter means staying indoors? Think again! Outdoor ice skating is alive and well in Illinois and Wisconsin, just waiting for you to glide along.

Illinois unemployment recipients can now download or receive their 1099-G tax forms through IDES to properly file 2025 taxes.

Illinois native Bailey Zimmerman will headline the 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand, delivering a high-energy Ag Day concert packed with his biggest country hits.

Get ready for a potential shake-up in local convenience stores — flavored tobacco products could soon be off the shelves.

In a sea of Costco stores, one in Wisconsin is turning heads with its cleanliness and friendly faces. It’s a shopping experience that feels like home.

One week after a devastating fire destroyed Tom & Jerry’s in Sycamore, the restaurant revealed plans to open a temporary location in March while rebuilding begins on their original site.

Lovebirds beware! The BBB is sounding the alarm on romance scams using AI to trick the unsuspecting. It's a warning everyone needs to hear.

If the air smelled like burning plastic or chemicals lately, you’re not alone. Reports across Illinois point to possible weather and industrial factors.