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Before you think that I'm just a blood-thirsty bug hater, I want to point out that it's not just me telling you to kill these bugs on sight, it's also entomologists from across the country.

If you thought setting world records was something that was only done by people in other states, you should check out some of the weird, strange, and bizarre records that have been set here in Illinois.

Nearly everyone loves pets, and dogs hold a slight edge over cats in total numbers here in Illinois. But, how many canines can you legally have running around in your yard here in Illinois?

What happens when the hottest concert tour on the planet is selling out venues from coast-to-coast? You get some scam artists who are trying their hardest to get a piece of the action, and people getting taken for some pretty big money with fake tickets.

What may seem like a message from a friend or coworker on Facebook Messenger isn't really from them at all. What's worse, if you click on the link that's attached to the message, you may be basically unlocking your computer for scammers to grab all your personal and/or sensitive information.

It's always a good idea to let a call from a number you don't recognize go to voicemail, with the thought being that if the call is truly important, the caller will leave you a message explaining what they want.

With nice weather becoming a lot more common in Illinois, dog owners are spending more and more time outdoors with their pets. Check out this handy list of plants and flowers in Illinois that you should definitely keep your dog away from.

It's just not summer without Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days taking the Rockford area by storm with lots of food, friends, and music---and all of it for a very good cause.

Everybody's got a word or two that they have some difficulty spelling correctly, and for Illinois residents, it might be more than just a couple of words.

It's been a short while since we've had to tell you about a product recall, but when a major retailer recalls nearly 5 million of anything, it's a pretty big deal.