northern illinois

Do you live in misery? It all depends on what town you call home. The misery index is out and if you live in Rockford, surprise, you are not #1!

If you were up late last night (maybe going over what you'd just witnessed during the Super Bowl), and happened to be glancing skyward, you got to see something pretty spectacular.

Tomorrow, Northern Illinois is reported to experience extreme severe weather.

Dine at some of the most unique and breathtaking restaurants that offer outdoor dining in Northern Illinois.

Every year it seems more and more business get involved in offering free or heavily discounted products for veterans. Which, of course, is a great thing! A full list of offers from across the country is listed here. Below you'll find a partial list of Rockford-area businesses that are taking part...

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Northern Illinois Food Bank is organizing a Hunger Action Month event coming to Rockford this week. Individuals, families, business groups and social groups are set to join together Friday, Sept. 11 for a 12-hour Pack-A-Thon to benefit hungry neighbors in northern Illinois...

The consequences of a lack of a budget in Springfield are beginning to show themselves in DeKalb. According to The Daily Chronicle, construction has stopped on a $27.4 million classroom building at Northern Illinois University. An NIU spokesman says the state's Capital Development Board is fully funding the project, but must now operate under an order from Gov...

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Businesses near Northern Illinois University are expecting a boost in sales when families flood the area for spring graduation. The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle reports DeKalb will see tens of thousands of visitors during ceremonies next month...

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois University held a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for a $27 million renovation of the facility that houses performing arts, theater and other departments. The Stevens Building opened in 1959 as the Fine Arts Building...