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This U.S. State Will Pay You $12,000 to Leave Illinois, Wisconsin
Illinois residents can earn $12,000 by moving to this U.S. state, with no strings attached.

What it Means if You See a McDonald's With Bright Teal Arches
Nestled in the stunning scenery of Sedona, this McDonald's embraces the local vibe with a color choice that's anything but ordinary.

Wisconsin's Best Cheese Curds
Looking for the best cheese curds in Wisconsin? Braywood on Catfish Lake is your next must-visit spot.

People Will Sneak Onto Your Front Porch Next Month--Here's Why
You're probably thinking that "porch pirates" will be showing up on your porch to steal your order deliveries, but that's not it. In this case, the people who'll sneak up onto your porch will be leaving things, not taking them.

2 Illinois Pizza Joints Land On Best 50 Pizzerias In America List
Another day, another list of rankings. This time it's pizzerias, and in particular the 50 best pizzerias in America as ranked by a highly-respected global pizza guide based in Italy. Illinois should have more pizzerias on the list, but we'll go ahead and take a look at the two Illinois spots that did make the top 50 list.

Alpine-Kiwanis Brat Days This Weekend
It's what we do here in Northern Illinois every summer. We get together, listen to some great music, and attempt to eat anywhere between 2 and 25 brats over a two-day span, all while helping to raise money for a wonderful local organization that's been doing great things for well over 50 years. Who's in?

Illinois Official Warning: Extreme Heat Danger in July
As part of Extreme Heat Safety Month, Illinois officials urge residents to prepare for prolonged heat waves that can pose serious health risks.