What's going on?
How Starved Rock Got Its Name Is Horrifying, Should We Change It?
Despite some recent demands that Illinois' Starved Rock State Park change its name because of potential offense to some Native American groups, it doesn't look like that's going to be happening any time soon. However, when you consider the horrifying reason Starved Rock got that name, you might feel differently.
Illinois, Check Your Wallet: Those $1 Bills May Be Worth $150,000
It seems as though an error in the printing process has made some one-dollar bills worth thousands more than their face value. I wouldn't waste your time with this if it were only a few dollar bills, so it might pay to check through your cash because there are literally millions of them out there.
Here's Why Illinoisans Should Buy Local For Mother’s Day Flowers
Don't fall for the online flower scams targeting shoppers for Mother's Day this month - shop local in Illinois instead.
Could Illinois Be One of the Dumbest States in America?
Illinois has a lot going for it in my opinion. We have gorgeous colleges, delicious food and so many opportunities -- but could that be enough to keep us low on this 'Dumbest States in America' list?
Illinois Peeps, Beware: Cicadas Pose a Threat to Tiny Trees
After lying dormant for 17 years, a massive cicada brood will emerge from the ground and do well, but not much.
New Report Says These Are Wisconsin's Worst Small Town
Uncover the surprising truth about West Allis, the worst small town in Wisconsin, compared to Illinois's rankings.
Chicago Concerts Included in Live Nation’s $25 Concert Week Deal
Summer is on the way and to celebrate the season, Live Nation is hooking us up with the chance to see our favorite artists for a fraction of the price as they release $25 Concert Week details.
Secret Chicago Restaurants That Celebrities Know and Love
Chicago is known for its epic food -- so much so that even celebrities love to stop by and have a bite to eat occasionally. Apparently, these are some of the most well-known spots that stars have been spotted dining at in The Windy City.
Top 10 Public High Schools in Wisconsin Revealed in New Report
Discover the top-performing public high schools in the U.S. and in the state of Wisconsin as recognized by the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
10 Rejected IL Vanity Plates That'll Make You Say 'WHAT?!?'
Every year in Illinois a group of daring motorists try to inject some personality onto their vanity license plates, but many of them are rejected by the state.