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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.
Rockford Beef-a-Roo Reopening Update: 8 Locations Listed
Rockford's Beef-a-Roo comeback just got more exciting! A new website lists all eight locations expected to reopen, and fans finally have an opening date to look forward to.
Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.8 Million Playing Online
An online Illinois Lottery player won the second-largest FastPlay prize awarded this year.
Rockford Teacher Praised for Her Patience, Kindness and Support
Congratulations to our brand new Teacher of the Week, Mrs. Lassandro from Eisenhower Middle School!
Illinois’ Spookiest-Named Place Is A Spot Right Near Dixon
Illinois is full of places with genuinely creepy names rooted in dark local history. Dead Man's Curve, Grave Hollow, Skeleton Road, they're all real.
Chicago Bears Hosting $30 Drive-In Event Near Rockford
A Chicago Bears takeover is coming to McHenry Outdoor Theater with Staley, giveaways and Little Giants for $30 per vehicle.
Is ‘VisionQuest’ Hiding the Biggest Marvel Cameo Ever?
Is this show hiding the biggest Marvel cameo ever?
Jonas Brothers Looking for Bowling Spots? Rockford Has Ideas
After performing in Chicago, the Jonas Brothers have an off day, and Rockford fans have some ideas for where they should go bowling.
Northern Illinois Fall: Is Jumping In Leaf Piles Healthy Or Not?
Turns out autumn's favorite backyard activity comes with some pretty sneaky health risks most parents never consider.
Free Haunted House in Machesney Park Is Bigger in 2026
Northern Illinois families can enjoy a bigger, scarier Halloween experience for free at Machesney Park's Arvidson Tunnel of Terror. Here's where to find it and when to visit.
The Final Screen Tests for the Next James Bond Are Days Away
The years-long search for the next 007 is reportedly almost over.
All the New Movies and Shows on Streaming in November
‘The Gilded Age’ is back, and the Anthony Bourdain biopic arrives on streaming.
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10 Classic Horror Movies That Bombed on Release
We failed these horror movies at first, but at least we eventually realized our mistake.
Here’s How You Could Win a Trip to Los Angeles to Experience Olivia Rodrigo in Concert
Stream your way to L.A. to experience Olivia Rodrigo's sold-out 'Unraveled' tour!
‘Cold Blooded’ Gets at the Hurt Behind a Hardened Heart
“Cold Blooded (Demo)” is officially out, bringing a fan-favorite unreleased track into the spotlight with a message about emotional defenses and the past experiences that shape us.
Illinois Residents May Spot These Animals More Often This Fall
From deer to coyotes, these animals become more active across Illinois in fall.
When Can You See Holiday Lights at Rockford’s Nicholas Conservatory
Half a million LED lights are about to transform Nicholas Conservatory Gardens into something pretty spectacular next month.
WI Cranberry Bog Creates Stunning Brewers Logo
Forget painting a sign! Wisconsin cranberry growers created a massive Milwaukee Brewers logo right in a cranberry bog, and it's a sight worth seeing.
Movies to Watch After ‘You Can See Everything’
Nathan Fielder isn’t the first filmmaker to deconstruct documentaries, or to put himself into his movies.
It’s Late October In Illinois, Are Ticks Still Dangerous Now?
That pile of leaves in your yard could be hiding ticks right now. Northern Illinois faces a second wave through early winter.
New Study Highlights Illinois’ Very Best Middle Schools
Most of Illinois' highest-performing middle schools cluster around Chicago, but a few standouts are making noise downstate too.
WWE Returns to Rockford After More Than Two Years Away
Rockford's BMO Center will host WWE Holiday Live on December 3, marking the company's first local event since March 2024