Viewpoints

We've been hearing for years about how Illinois has been hemorrhaging so many residents that we lead the entire Midwest in "outbound migration," and are one of the top three states in the entire country when it comes to population loss. But where do Illinoisans go when they leave here?

A new study says that 85% of us are daily caffeine consumers, but here in Illinois, we satisfy our caffeine cravings differently than any other state in the Midwest...and it's not with coffee.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Nachusa Grasslands Bison Sanctuary in Illinois, and it was an experience that I won't soon forget

When my wife Amy and I tied the knot in June of 1991, we thought the price tag for a wedding was really high--but what we spent on ours pales in comparison to what today's couples in Illinois will be shelling out before saying "I do."

Nearly everyone loves, or at least likes, a good piece of pie. Apple pie may be the favorite of the country as a whole, but a review site took a look at the amount of raves certain pies get here in Illinois, and they determined that one particular (and somewhat unusual) pie is the best in our state.

The Better Business Bureau of Rockford has recently issued a warning to baseball and concert fans about potential ticket scams that may arise during the upcoming season.

I think that it's quite possible that everyone in Illinois who drives a vehicle of some sort has an opinion of the quality (or complete lack of) of their fellow Illinois drivers. The question is whether your perception of Illinois' driving skills is accurate or not.