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If You’re in Rockford This Summer, Don’t Miss This Weekly Event
There are a lot of ways to spend a summer evening in Rockford, but none quite like this. The Summer 2025 lineup was just announced, and whether you've been coming for years or it's your first time, you're in for something special.

U Of I Teen Drinking Study: Illinois At 2X The National Average
It's no secret that underage drinking, which is defined as alcohol consumption by those aged 12-20, is a national problem here in the US and around the world. Illinois might not lead the nation in underage drinking, but some of the numbers in a new University of Illinois study show that we've got a problem with it in Illinois, too.

The Warm-Weather Thrill Ride You Didn’t Know Existed in Galena
Think Chestnut Mountain is just for winter? Think again. This Galena spot has summer surprises like an epic Alpine Slide!

Can You Save a Dog from a Hot Car in Illinois?
Think breaking a car window to save a dog in Illinois is okay? Think again. Learn what the law really says and how to safely help animals in danger.

Rockford Animal Shelter's “Field Trips” for Adoptable Dogs
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Rockford, Illinois is letting you take their adoptable pets on field trips this year, and it's the cutest idea ever.

3 Major Thrift Markets Totally Worth Visiting in IL & WI
It might not be summer just yet, but the seasonal events are here and in full swing this weekend in Illinois.

Is The Beast Of Bray Road Now Roaming Northern Illinois?
A bizarre Illinois sighting has locals wondering if Wisconsin's infamous Beast of Bray Road has crossed state lines.