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A high-paying summer job opportunity is opening soon near Rockford. Frito-Lay will begin accepting applications March 11 for seasonal positions paying more than $22 per hour.

A Chicago-area man says he's out more than $30,000 after falling victim to a scam that involved cryptocurrency. He's speaking out in hopes to warn others.

Rockford once hosted regular WWE house shows at the BMO Center, but the company has shifted away from touring mid sized cities like Rockford.

Rockford residents are warning neighbors about a suspicious scam spreading through Nextdoor where scammers pose as families needing homecare help and attempt to collect personal information.

Imagine never having to adjust your clocks again. Illinois lawmakers are stirring up a familiar debate that could change our daily rhythms for good.

Illinois racing legend Danica Patrick is leaving Sky Sports F1 after five seasons on the broadcast team covering Formula 1 races.

In Illinois, hitting that top 10% income bracket requires some serious cash. But how does that stack up against nearby states? Let’s break it down.

In Milwaukee, a neighborhood dispute spiraled into tragedy over a chicken dinner. It’s hard to fathom how quickly things can escalate.

Picture this: the Chicago River dyed green, music blasting, and drinks flowing — it’s the kind of celebration that makes you feel alive.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking seasonal fishing instructors to teach community clinics across Illinois as part of the state’s Urban Fishing Program

A self-cleaning public restroom is coming to Chicago for the first time. The high-tech bathroom will automatically sanitize itself after each use, but not everyone thinks it will last.

These scams are becoming easier and more sophisticated, mainly due to the advances in technology.

Artificial intelligence is making life more convenient in many ways, but it's also giving scammers a powerful new tool.

Six Flags unloads seven underperforming parks in a $331M sale. Chicago-area parks survive the cut as the company refocuses on its strongest locations.

A Chicago O'Hare Chili's layover sparked love in 2023. Now Robert Schnetz's viral airport proposal to Sarah Doss has millions swooning on TikTok.

Northern Illinois could see severe storms, warm 70 degree temperatures, and a possible return of winter all in the same week.

In a surprising turn, Walgreens is cutting jobs as part of a major reorganization. Let’s unpack what this means for workers in our area.

Nothing says spring like the cheerful chorus of songbirds returning home. Get your binoculars ready for a lively season ahead!