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Michael Jordan's 1998 Bulls jerseys are fetching millions. His Game 2 jersey just sold for $14 million, surpassing reported sales of his Game 1 and Game 3 jerseys.

Who serves Rockford's best pasta? Lino's, a local favorite since 1972, stands out among several highly rated Italian restaurants with thousands of Google reviews.

A Rockford-area family is searching for Brittany Mauerman, a missing mom of three. Her car was found in Rockford, but her whereabouts remain unknown as loved ones ask for help.

Chicago used to make nearly a quarter of America's candy. That Halloween stash might be closer to home than expected.

A semiconductor company's exit from crypto shows sometimes the smartest financial move is knowing when to cash out and invest in your actual business.

Six Flags is shutting down nine roller coasters across multiple parks following a fatal incident at their Georgia location.

Were you a Salon Selectives girl or an Aussie chick?

After Rockford hit a record 88 degrees on October 12, thunderstorms and a major cooldown could send temperatures plunging toward freezing by Friday night.

Looking for free Halloween fun near Rockford? Motes Haunted Hallow in Byron features a haunted trail and haunted house, with a less-scary option for nervous visitors.

Illinois residents spend nearly $60 on Halloween candy each year, according to a new study. And 79% of Americans say they typically hand out treats.

From paralysis to 26.2 miles: teenager Wyatt Anderson finished the Chicago Marathon less than a year after suffering a serious basketball injury.

Rockford's Beef-a-Roo is bringing back its beloved Andes mint tradition, and the owners are hiring Mint Ambassadors to make customers feel welcome when the restaurants reopen.

Illinois communities have wildly different Halloween rules, and some towns enforce them harder than you'd expect with real financial penalties.

Illinois taxes some Halloween candy six times higher than others, depending on one's ingredient list.

Galena's Halloween parade has been scaring up crowds for nearly five decades, and this year it's taking over North Main Street on actual Halloween night.

That 1980 Blues Brothers car chase didn't just entertain audiences. It also destroyed 103 vehicles and set a world record that still stands today.

ockford has plenty of creepy history, and this October, you can investigate three reportedly haunted historic locations on a special Haunted Rockford tour.

Legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has died at 86. The Super Bowl-winning coach leaves behind decades of football memories, including a memorable visit to Rockford.