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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 Homes May Have These 4 Helpful Bugs—Don’t Kill Them
Here are four insects you may want to think twice about killing.
Target Apologizes After Pulling Offensive Halloween Costume
Target has apologized after pulling a Halloween costume that sparked backlash online.
Weekend Turns Troubling at Winnebago County Jail
A 57-year-old inmate died after falling from a second-floor balcony at the Winnebago County Jail, while a separate inmate allegedly attacked a correctional officer the next day.
The Corn Dog Was Born in Illinois. Here’s Its Story
Springfield is celebrating its role in the history of the corn dog with Cozy Dog Weekend during the 2026 Illinois State Fair and Route 66’s centennial year.
Popular Ninja Kidz Action Park Coming to Rockford
Ninja Kidz fans have a big reason to get excited. Flow Supreme Air Sports in Rockford is becoming a new action park packed with kid-friendly attractions.
23,000 Child Safety Seats Recalled: Do You Have One Of Them?
Nearly 23,000 Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT car seats are under recall. If yours was made before April 2025, it may be affected.
The Best New Shows on TV and Streaming This Week
From a Disney+ exclusive ‘Simpsons’ episode to the return of Simon Pegg, here are the best new TV shows and streaming series for the week of August 24, 2026.
Illinois’ Box Elder Bugs Are Back: 5 Things To Know About Them
Those little red and black bugs crawling on your sunny south-facing wall aren't there by accident. They're hunting for heat, and your house looks very inviting right now.
The Best Summer Movies of 2026
All the highlights from a blockbuster season of big movies.
Ty Pennington Tours Rockford's Iconic Laurent House
Remember Ty Pennington from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? The TV star was recently in Rockford touring the famous Laurent House.
Hero Trucker Stops Wrong-Way Driver On Illinois Interstate
A hero trucker helped stop a van traveling the wrong way on I-70 in Illinois during an apparent medical emergency, potentially preventing a deadly crash.
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This Illinois Getaway Was Named America's No. 2 Place To Relax
Galena ranks No. 2 among America's best places to relax and de-stress, putting one of the country's top getaways about 90 minutes from Rockford.
‘Lanterns’: All the Easter Eggs You Missed in Episode 2
Did we just meet the big villain of this season?
‘Spider-Man’ Tops Box Office For Fourth Straight Weekend
It’s not a brand new day in theaters — because the same movie has been #1 for a month.
Exciting news for prostate cancer patients wanting to stay local
Exciting news for prostate cancer patients wanting to stay local for care!
George Clooney Had to Woo Amal Again — Or Risk Losing Her
The Hollywood legend reportedly had a marriage wake-up call after years of work left little time for Amal. Now, the couple has been enjoying romantic dates together.
Shelley Fabares, Beloved Actress and Singer, Dead at 82
The actress and singer, who starred in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach,' has died at 82. She also appeared alongside Elvis Presley in three 1960s movies.
‘Lanterns’: Who Is the Manhunter?
The big mystery at the heart of the DC show is heating up.
Den Theatre Chicago Blends Tarot Readings With Live Improv Comedy
Tarot cards and improv comedy in the same room sounds like a recipe for either enlightenment or chaos, probably both.
Two Miz Nicknames, One From WWE And One From MLB
Two guys, one nickname. A Brewers pitcher and a WWE superstar are both known as The Miz, and the overlap is turning heads.
Illinois Shoplifting Jumps To 30 Percent As Inflation Increases
Shoplifting in Illinois jumped from 23 percent to 30 percent in just two years, and the items people are taking say a lot about what's driving it.