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This is your ultimate guide to the best Haunted Houses in and around the Quad Cities complete with opening dates, times of hauntings, and admission prices.

I will admit this is a very odd topic to bring up right after a massive heat wave, but it's not my fault. Blame Farmer's Almanac who claims they can predict the first Fall frost for every place in Illinois. I'm limiting them to just 20 major places.

It should not be surprising to know that I was given one 'D' grade when I was in high school. I blame physics since I don't understand them. But, that's one reason why I feel qualified to be the messenger about a newly updating ranking of Illinois hospitals that now shows 15 have the lowest 'D' rating.

The downtown area of cities used to be the fastest-growing places. Not so much anymore. That's definitely true of 3 Illinois downtown areas that were just ranked among the fastest shrinking places in America.

I don't like to be told what to do or what not to do, so perhaps I should change my advice to "maybe". This is in regards to the cheapest city you can buy a home in Illinois, but probably don't. I'll explain why.

Being alone is a serious matter. I know because I've been there. There's one city in Illinois that has just been recognized as a complete loner, the 2nd loneliest city in America.

Popular chain steakhouse has confirmed the closure of 41 underperforming locations.

Education Day returns. Thousands of students will pack the arena for the loudest game of the season. A special 10 AM puck drop allows schools to bring students to the game for an exciting life and educational experience

The Quad Cities is gearing up for a weekend of hockey, with two QC Storm games taking place on Friday and Saturday. Both nights have a fun and eventful theme fit for kids and adults alike.

Here are phrases you don't often hear mentioned together: Illinois and affordable homes. That is true in this case however as one Illinois town was just singled out for having some of the most affordable homes in the United States.