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Win a $50 Gift Certificate From Geronimo Hospitality
Sweet Eats with Sweet Lenny is your weekly excuse to eat well and win while you’re at it.
Illinois Students Win Big in Finance Challenge
With cash prizes and college scholarships on the line, these local high schoolers are proving that financial literacy can really pay off.
Lucky Day in Downers Grove: Best Friends Win $500K+ Jackpot
Sometimes the most random plans turn into life-changing moments, and that's exactly what happened to a pair of best friends from Downers Grove.
Which States Are Actually in the Area Known as 'Tornado Alley?'
Whether your state is actually part of Tornado Alley comes down to the time of year.
Rising Rivers Close Popular Rockford Parks
Flooding across Northern Illinois is closing parks, trails, and delaying spring activities as river levels remain dangerously high after last week’s storms.
Is It Now Illegal To Drive Naked In Minnesota Or Wisconsin?
Can you legally drive naked? You may be surprised by the answer.
Illinois Springtime Flowers: Keep These Away From Your Dog
Spring is here, bringing vibrant blooms—and hidden dangers. Let’s chat about which flowers are safe for your four-legged companions and which to keep at bay.
Loves Park Ice Cream Shop Ditches Cash Payments For 2026
Ice cream season is officially here, and one local favorite is getting ready to open, with a pretty big change this year.
Wisconsin Man Attacked By Bobcat: How Many Are There In Illinois?
When turkey calls draw in more than just birds—this hunter learned firsthand about the growing bobcat population in our region.
Tornado Facts Every Illinois Parent Should Know
Tornado sirens sparked big questions from kids across Illinois. Here are simple answers to help families understand what’s really happening in the sky.
You've Been Ordering Culver's Wrong This Whole Time
Culver's fans are hacking the menu with triple-cooked fries, custom custard, and DIY sandwiches. Secret Culver's menu tricks are going viral.
Bulls Hit Reset Again as Billy Donovan Steps Away
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan steps away after six seasons as the team begins another rebuild and leadership reset.
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25 Big Blockbusters You Forgot Existed
These movies grossed hundreds of millions of dollars ... forgotten.
Burger King Announces Limited-Time ‘Mandalorian’ Menu
It’s a feast fit for an intergalactic bounty hunter.
‘Michael’ Review: Not Exactly a Thriller of a Biopic
This dutiful biography of the King of Pop has great music and not much else.
Campsite Booking Changes Coming to Illinois Parks
Illinois is rolling out a new state park reservation system May 1, bringing improved features and a brief outage in late April.
Best Places to Eat Alone in Rockford (No Awkwardness Required)
The best company is yourself, so where are we dining solo in the Rockford area?
Haylie Duff Calls It Quits After 12-Year Engagement
Haylie Duff and fiancé Matt Rosenberg have split, with the actress asking for privacy as she focuses on her family.
Unattended Cooking Sparks Apartment Fire in Rockford
An unattended stove sparked a Rockford apartment fire that spread through walls and displaced a resident, but no injuries were reported.
Classic Rockford Driving Moment Caught on Camera
Dashcam footage caught the most "Rockford" moment of the weekend at the intersection of East State and Madison Street.
Illinois' Favorite Baseball-Themed Playground
Bored of the same parks? The Sandlot in Oak Brook is a unique, baseball-themed playground designed for all kids to play, explore, and connect.
Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Gender Swaps Its Main Character
First announced in 2025, Disney’s ‘Hexed’ was originally going to feature a teenage boy as its protagonist, but now the main character is a girl named Billie.