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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.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Just Hit a Big Box Office Milestone
It’s now one of a handful of films to hit this number.
IDOT Is Hiring Now For Illinois Snow Removal Jobs
Winter is coming, whether Illinois likes it or not. IDOT is already preparing for snow and ice by hiring seasonal workers to keep Rockford-area roads clear this winter.
Is There a New ‘X-Files’ Movie on Streaming? Not Exactly
Here’s the scoop on all the changes in ‘Vrach Frankenshteyn.’
These Wisconsin Factories Open Their Doors & Show How It Works
Wisconsin makes some seriously unexpected things — and a few of those factories will actually let you walk right through and watch it happen.
Why Chicagoans Sunbathe On Concrete Instead Of Sand At The Lake
Chicago's lakefront has a pretty unusual feature — and once you know the story behind it, you'll never look at those concrete steps the same way again.
Illinois Drivers: Don’t Pass a School Bus With Its Stop Arm Out
It is illegal to drive past a school bus when its stop arm is extended and its red warning lights are flashing.
Downtown Famous Cat In Rockford Has Passed Away
I am so incredibly sad to hear that Lenny, the famous cat in Downtown Rockford, has passed away.
New Olivo Supermarket Now Open in Rockford
There's a new grocery option on Rockford's south side. Olivo Supermarket is now open, bringing international foods, fresh meat and produce to the former Save-A-Lot location.
Netflix to Release Willy Wonka Animated Movie in Theaters Next Year
The streamer is making an unusual move, and letting its big animated feature play in multiplexes before it hits their service.
‘Barbie 2’ May Not Happen Over Pay Disagreement
Multiple media reports say the film is in jeopardy because the sides cannot agree on a deal.
Chicago's Answer To The Savannah Bananas Is Coming To Rockford
Banana Ball fans have a new reason to visit Rivets Stadium as the Chicago Snowballs bring their wild co-ed baseball show to Rockford September 5.
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Rockford, I Got This Walmart Scam Call And You Might Be Next
Beware of a Walmart robocall claiming you made a $919.45 purchase. The scam targets personal and financial information, and the FCC says don't call back.
Major Storm Damage Hits Popular Illinois Concert Venue
Tuesday's powerful storms seriously damaged Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, leaving upcoming concerts potentially in question as crews assess the damage.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: The Looney Movie of the Moment
Don’t ask us why Warner Bros. didn’t want to release this funny, smart comedy.
How Illinois Stacks Up Nationally On Alcohol Taxes Might Surprise
Most people think of alcohol taxes as just a line on a receipt, but in Illinois, those dollars add up to billions — and the numbers behind it are worth a look.
WI & IL Cities Where UFO Sightings Have Been Reported Most
Turns out the skies over the Midwest have been keeping people busy. Some of these numbers from Wisconsin and Illinois are hard to ignore.
How Illinois Residents Can Fight Back Against Spam Calls
If your phone seems to ring nonstop lately, you are not alone.
How Illinois Students Can Combat Back-to-School Anxiety
Back to school anxiety is something many students experience, even if they don't always talk about it.
Angelina Jolie's Blunt Reaction to Brad Pitt Drinking Again
Angelina Jolie reportedly wasn't surprised after Brad Pitt revealed he had started drinking again following seven years of sobriety.
Smart Ways to Save on Back-to-School
Back-to-school shopping can get expensive fast, but Rockford parents have plenty of ways to save, from thrifted clothes to cash-back apps and shopping the closets first.
Is ‘The End of Oak Street’ a ‘Cloverfield’ Movie?
The movie follows a family’s fight for survival after waking up one morning to discover their neighborhood has been transported back in time and is now overrun with hungry dinosaurs.