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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.
‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 Explained: More Betrayals, More Mysteries
Here’s what you missed in this week’s epic installment of ‘Lanterns.’
New Rockford Breakfast Restaurant Is Coming Soon
Breakfast lovers have another reason to get excited. Scramblers is coming to Rockford with hearty breakfast favorites, fresh ingredients and its famous Bottomless Griddle.
Sydney Sweeney Sports Ad Generates Controversy
Some female athletes are not happy about a new ad for a prediction market featuring the actress in various states of undress.
OSF Healthcare Medical Minute-Women’s Health
Local gynecologists are using laparoscopic and robotic methods that let patients heal faster.
The Best New Shows on TV and Streaming This Week
From the return of ‘MobLand’ to the debut of an all-new version of ‘The Traitors,’ here are the new TV shows and streaming series for the week of September 14, 2026.
‘Lanterns’ Episode 5: All the Easter Eggs You Missed
There are some huge Batman secrets in this week’s episode.
Two Loose Pugs Reunited With Their Owner in Rockford
You really never know what situations you'll end up in in life.
Rockford's Coronado Theatre Gets National Praise From Forbes
Forbes is shining a national spotlight on Rockford's historic Coronado Theatre, praising its incredible history, architecture and the local residents who helped save it from demolition.
Machesney Park Teacher Celebrated for Her Strength and Kindness
Doris Pearson shows her Ralston Elementary students that strength and kindness go hand in hand, even when life gets really hard.
Pete Davidson Struggles to Explain Dad's 9/11 Death to Daughter
Pete Davidson lost his father, firefighter Scott Davidson, on 9/11. Now, as a father himself, he's facing the heartbreaking question of how he'll one day explain that loss to his daughter.
‘Point Break’ Is Getting a TV Series
In the immortal words of Keanu Reeves: Whoa.
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The First Script For the New James Bond Movie Is Done
Steven Knight is the screenwriter currently working on the 007 reboot.
Michigan Deer Hunting 2026: 8 Major Rule Changes
Michigan’s first deer hunts of the season happen this weekend, but hunters need to know about several major rule changes before heading into the woods.
Northern Illinois Skunks: Here’s Why You’ll Be Seeing More Soon
Fall is peak season for skunk encounters in Illinois. Young skunks are out searching for territory, and backyards become their hunting grounds.
2026 Movies With the Biggest Difference in Rotten Tomatoes Scores
When the Tomatometer and the Popcornmeter do not agree, interesting things are happening.
Peak Migration Time: Illinois’ Hummingbirds Are Heading South Now
Thousands of hummingbirds are fueling up right now as they pass through Northern Illinois heading south for winter.
Case For Michigan Schools Having Day After Super Bowl Off Gets Big Boost
With Presidents' Day landing the Monday after the game, Michigan schools might be onto something by giving kids a break the day after football's biggest night.
Chicago Named World's Most Climate-Resilient City
Chicago has been named the most climate-resilient major city in the world. A new study says geography and strong urban infrastructure give the Windy City a surprising advantage.
Famous Movie Series That Were Never Completed
These franchises were supposed to continue ... then they didn’t.
B2K's Raz-B and Wife Mona Li Announce Son's Death
B2K singer Raz-B and his wife, Mona Li, are mourning the unexpected death of their 3-month-old son, Astro Monte Thornton.
World War II Days Returns to Rockford Soon
World War II Days is returning to Rockford's Midway Village Museum for its 30th year on September 26 and 27.