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A nasty drug-resistant bug has been found in 28 states and Illinois is a hotspot based on new data.

Remember the year when a kangaroo took over the highway and a pit bull became a gun owner? Yeah, that happened.

In a world where personalization meets public decency, Illinois has dropped the hammer on over 550 vanity plates. Some of these rejections will leave you shaking your head.

In 2026 Illinois families will see new rules on gun storage, anti-bullying protections including AI deepfakes, school access for all students, and stricter police hiring standards.

Illinois IHSA football is expanding playoffs to 384 teams in 2026 with earlier starts, bigger classes, and schedule changes statewide.

A Bear-inspired food tour in Chicago takes guests by bus through Logan Square, River North, and the West Loop to taste real food and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the hit show.

Dog lovers, listen up! The most popular breeds in Illinois are more than just lovable — their lifetime costs might just knock your socks off.

Tornadoes in Illinois hit record levels in 2025, with increased activity near St. Louis and Central Illinois as Tornado Alley continues expanding east

A new study ranks five Illinois counties among the snowiest in America, including Cook County and areas near Rockford.

Illinois book lovers get ready: Barnes & Noble opens a 30,000 sq ft Chicago store this summer with books, toys, and endless browsing fun.