4th of July

We're recovering from the holiday weekend today and taking a look back at how it went.

I am suspicious of robots. I wonder what information they have that I don't that causes them to warn me about seemingly innocent things. That's why I was a bit alarmed when artificial intelligence began warning me about staying away from certain popular Missouri lakes over the 4th of July weekend. What do the robots know that we don't?

If you value your vehicle's exterior, you might want to park it under something Tuesday evening if you live in Missouri or Illinois. Both states are in the danger zone for explosive thunderstorm development that could include big hail and damaging wind Tuesday evening.

If you're bringing a dish to a cookout next week or getting your menu together, this one is for you.

Get your paper plate ready, there's one food that Illinoisans love to pair with their sizzling hot dogs and hamburgers this Fourth of July.

Out of all the fireworks we can buy in the state of Illinois, this very tiny one brings back tons of memories from our childhoods.

The 4th of July is just a few weeks away.

Here are some tips to keep your dog safe.

Organizers in this Chicago suburb say their 4th of July celebration has the largest fireworks display in Illinois.

The captivating allure of these can mask the hidden dangers they pose, particularly for children.