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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.
Alyson Hannigan Uses ‘Buffy’ Props as Halloween Decorations
This is a cool perk of being on a TV show.
IDOT Issues Warning To Illinois Drivers About Deer Mating Season
Cook County saw nearly 600 deer-related crashes last year, mostly happening at dawn and dusk when visibility drops.
The Richest People In Illinois And Wisconsin, According To Forbes
From seeds to medical devices to investing, the Midwest's richest people made their mark in wildly different industries.
The Most Obscure Comic Book Characters to Get Movies
Clayface isn’t the first oddball to get a superhero movie.
Wisconsin Road Near Rockford Named One of America's Scariest
Wisconsin's Beast of Bray Road is getting national attention, while Rockford has its own creepy road legends worth remembering.
2026 Rockford-Area Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours
Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, giving Rockford-area families more time for candy collecting. Check trick-or-treat times across the Stateline and find clever ways to get more mileage out of those costumes.
Illinois Drivers Warned as Deer Crash Season Hits Its Peak
IDOT says 41% of deer crashes happen in the final three months of the year. Rockford-area drivers should watch for more than one deer.
A Halloween Haunt Goes Wrong in the ‘Slayground’ Trailer
The scares are deadly in the new film from ‘Green Room’ and ‘Rebel Ridge’ director Jeremy Saulnier.
Illinois Trick-or-Treat Rule for Homes With Decorations
Illinois homeowners can still decorate for Halloween without handing out candy.
Illinois Deer Have One Job: Make Your Commute Terrifying
Here's why Illinois drivers should be extra cautious during the fall rut.
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit: What Visitors Need to Know
A new casino is opening in Beloit, Wisconsin, giving Northern Illinois residents another nearby gaming destination. Here's what to expect and how it differs from Hard Rock Casino Rockford.
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Strange Trick-or-Treating Rules in Illinois
Think Halloween is all costumes and candy? Some Illinois communities have surprisingly strict trick-or-treating rules that could catch parents off guard. Here's what families should know.
The Best New Shows on TV and Streaming This Week
‘Nobody Wants This’ and ‘Lupin’ are back, and Netflix decided to turn the Stanford Prison Experiment into a reality TV series.
‘Mister Miracle’ Series Reveals First Look and Voice Cast
Tom King’s award-winning comic is becoming an animated DCU series.
O'Hare Airport Found A Giant 50 Ton Boulder, Now It Needs A Name
That mysterious boulder found during O'Hare construction is about to become an airport attraction with a crowd-chosen name.
Illinois Tornado Season Numbers For 2026 Are Absolutely Wild
Two hundred ten tornadoes in Illinois so far this year. That's nearly four times the historical average and climbing toward a national record.
OSF Healthcare Medical Minute-Minority Maternal Care
Local gynecologist discusses minority maternal care at OSF
Two Illinois Cities Make America's Rattiest Cities List
Los Angeles leads America's rattiest cities for 2026, with Chicago second and another Illinois city moving up.
Chicago Named One of America's Cheapest Thanksgiving Getaways
Chicago made the list of affordable Thanksgiving destinations, with holiday attractions and a getaway option close to Rockford.
The Key to Understanding ‘You Can See Everything’
The word’s in the title, and it’s also discussed at length in the film.
Here’s How You Could Win a $500 Target Gift Card
Fund your holiday fun with a $500 Target gift card!