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If you've always thought that these little black and red bugs only come out late in the fall season, you might be surprised to see so many of them right now in July. Here's why box elder bugs are so prevalent in Illinois right now.

Is a dog, cat, hamster or fish a little too ordinary and pedestrian of a pet for you? Before you decide to add an exotic animal companion to your household, take a look at the list of animals the state of Illinois says you're not allowed to own.

If you're not from Illinois, you probably think the only exciting or interesting place we have in Illinois is Chicago. That's fine, and if you're looking for interesting and intriguing things, you'll find them in Chicago. However, if you're looking for places in Illinois that can help you break that insomnia you're dealing with because they're dull as dirt, check out some of these Illinois spots.

This Illinois city has a population of about 25,000 people and is ranked as the 20th best place to live for families in the entire country. In 2022 it was ranked 9th. Any guesses?

A little over a month back, this major discount retailer with 1,389 locations in 48 states said that they'd be closing up to 40 stores this year, including stores here in Illinois. The closings have begun, but it looks like a lot more than 40 stores will be closing their doors forever.

A Listeria outbreak that is likely linked to meats sliced at deli counters has caused two deaths and 28 illnesses requiring hospitalization across 12 states. The bigger problem is that authorities aren't sure of the exact source of the outbreak.

Well, they are certainly ambitious plans. The Chicago, Illinois zoo has designs on what they hope will transform their facility in the short term and carrying on for the next 15 years that will result in what they call 'new immersive experiences'.

I grew up fishing with my dad in Missouri which makes me anything but an objective judge. However, science has now declared that fishing is infinitely better in Missouri than it is in Illinois and the numbers don't lie.

Not like we needed a reason to enjoy an adult beverage but it's National Margarita Day on February 22 so we've found the best spots around the Rockford region to celebrate.

Sometimes when I see an unusual landmark in Illinois, the first thing that comes to mind is wanting to see what's inside and in this case, that opportunity is actually available.