As Halloween nears, Illinois' Tootsie Roll Industries churns out 6.5 million Tootsie Rolls daily, while Skittles lead ...

Meet Christy James, the beloved lunch lady at Parker Early Education Center, whose warm smile and support brighten students' ...

With Outback Steakhouse locations closing nationwide, communities like Rockford are left wondering about the future of their ...

Thurgood Marshall Elementary in Rockford has landed in the top five of Illinois elementary schools, earning recognition for ...

A recent study shows 'Yuengling' tops the list of mispronounced words in Illinois. Many locals are saying it wrong, reflecting our regional speech patterns.

Illinois ranks as the sixth spookiest state, with 130 haunted spots, including the eerie Congress Plaza Hotel and Bachelors ...

If you leave earbuds in your car on a regular basis, you might want to think twice about keeping them in the glove box as the temps drops in Illinois.

If you're planning a vacation anytime soon, here's your friendly remind to double-check what's actually allowed through TSA ...

If you're looking for a new hiking spot in Illinois, there are tons of trails you need to check out while fall is still ...

Nicholas Conservatory Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland with All Aglow, showcasing over 300,000 lights for a ...

I don't know when or how it started, but somehow Rockford (and pretty much everyone in the Stateline) decided we're ...

As much as I envy kids these days, Rockford has stepped up its game to modernize the inside as much as they can. It's not all about the coolest gadgets or food options, it's really about giving ...