Labor Day Weekend

If you are looking for last-minute Labor Day Weekend plans you should head to the Windy City according to the travel experts at one of the biggest travel websites on the internet. Here is what they have to say, and are they right?

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Gas prices for the holiday weekend are lining up to be the lowest in 2-3 years. But...there are still a number of factors that could push prices higher before the holiday.

The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign began on August 21st, and area cops say they'll be keeping a close eye on the roads all the way through Labor Day Weekend.

Another weekend, another chance for Rockford to show off for visitors. This weekend, we're talking about the sport of tandem cycling, and the 40th Annual Midwest Tandem Rally. Over 600 cyclists from all over the country are descending on Rockford for this weekends activities, bringing with them a terrific economic impact of nearly $165,000...

Actually, you can use this anytime you find yourself attending a get-together that requires you to bring a dish to pass (and you can find watermelon that's actually edible). I'd love to tell you that I've done this myself, and that it couldn't be easier...

Lots of folks are planning on travelling this Labor Day Weekend, 35.5 million nationally, and around 2 million people here in the Land of Lincoln, according to a AAA survey. That's up almost 1% from last year, and up .8% in Illinois. Some details, courtesy of AAA: While the majority of travelers (30...

Well, to be honest here, you should drive safe and sober all year round, not just when area police agencies will be out in force. However, we're talking about the upcoming holiday weekend right now. From the City of Rockford Police Department: The Rockford Police Department will be joining other law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois and the nation with step patrols as part of the Drive Sobe