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I grew up surrounded by those clumps of daffodils in the woods near my home, their bright yellow blooms signaling the arrival of spring year after year. But it wasn't until recently that I stumbled upon the historical significance behind those cheerful flowers.

Sports fans in Illinois are some of the best in the entire world but are they into it a little bit too much?

The Old Farmer's Almanac has spoken, if you believe in that sort of thing.

The state of Illinois has a great history of movies with most of them being filmed in the Chicago area, but won't believe these three flicks that were shot in another part of the state.

Did you know that there's an extensive list of food and drink products that Americans consume but that are banned in other countries? If some current legislation in Springfield finds its way to the governor's desk for signature, many of those very same foods banned elsewhere would also be banned here in the state of Illinois.

From crowded thoroughfares to notorious intersections, these are the top 10 areas to avoid in Rockford, Illinois for a stress-free driving experience.

Hummingbirds enjoyed a nice warm winter far to our south, and now, after a long migration, they're finding their way back into Illinois. Here's how you get yourself and your yard prepared to attract and enjoy these tiny birds until they leave again in the fall.