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Every year, U.S. News & World Report releases their report on the 150 Best Places to Live in the United States, and this year, 4 Illinois cities in various parts of the state are among the top places, based on affordability and relatively clean air.

Sure. Why Not? I mean, we've got record-high gas prices, supply shortages, the lingering effects of a pandemic, political unrest, and a war in Europe--so why not throw in an invasive species of worm that can leap into the air. We needed something else to worry about.

Did you know that the top-rated flea market in Illinois is also considered one of the best in the world?

This is the latest find from the fantastic Twitter account @ZillowGoneWild.

J.D. Power recently released their 2021 North America Airport Satisfaction StudySM, and while Chicago's O'Hare airport really takes it on the chin, at least I got to learn a new term: Mega-Airport.

Knowing how Illinois ranks poorly on so many lists, it's weird to see us ranked in the top ten of nearly anything. Being recognized for a top ten ranking would be great in many other cases, but getting the attention for high gas prices pretty much sucks.

If you ask 10 different Rockfordians their opinion on the city's handful of roundabouts, you'll probably receive 10 different answers.

Before we get started, I can tell you what the number one consumer complaint from Illinois residents has nothing to do with: parachutes. I'm guessing that the complaint desk at a parachute-making company would be really quiet.

If you like to smoke a little pot and head up to Wisconsin, there are some weed-friendly cities to visit.

Looking for a place to take a family vacation this summer? Here are 5 great family-friendly resorts you need to check out in Illinois!