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Illinois flags will fly at half-staff from July 16 through July 18, 2026, after Governor JB Pritzker issued an order honoring and remembering Senator Lindsey Graham.

Fall lovers, rejoice. Richardson Adventure Farm has revealed its massive 2026 corn maze design along with all the family fun returning to Spring Grove, Illinois this season.

The Old Farmer's Almanac just released its 2026 fall outlook, and Northern Illinois could be in for cooler temperatures and classic fall weather.

If you've spotted a turkey hen lately with a bunch of tiny fluffballs trailing behind her, you're actually watching one of Illinois wildlife's quiet comeback stories play out in real time.

It started with a stomachache. For hundreds of people across Illinois, that stomachache turned into something that lasted weeks.

Many Illinois homeowners don't realize one common lawn care habit is actually against the law and could put drivers and motorcyclists at risk.

A group of Wisconsin teens became heroes after rushing into a burning home to rescue an elderly couple and their family. Their bravery is restoring faith in the next generation.

A 43-year-old Rockford man died from a gunshot wound after being found outside a residence on 7th Avenue, and authorities continue to investigate the homicide.

Two people died after a motorcycle reportedly left the roadway and crashed on Kishwaukee Street in Rockford Friday night, and the cause remains under investigation.

Picture this: a summer night filled with fireworks, but what happens when the fun turns to fire? It's a reality for some local families.