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Illinois awarded $16.2 million in arts grants to artists, organizations, and communities to expand access, youth employment, and creative development.

After hearing what sounded like fireworks at 1:30 a.m., 16-year-old Caydence Franse fled her room, alerted her father and brother, and got their dogs to safety. Her quick response spared her family in a destructive house fire.

It's not just about waffles; it’s about survival. Waffle House has a storm plan that’s keeping communities fed during hurricanes.

Two separate people in two different Illinois locations both won $275,000 at the same time this week, but don't know it yet.

Illinois’ Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago tops global list as the best proposal destination, outranking Hawaii and Florida with its serene, photo-perfect setting.

This week, a Rockford teacher received a sweet surprise that highlights the power of connection in the classroom. You won’t want to miss this story!

The anime smash is breaking all sorts of global records right now.

He came, he swam, he stole tens of thousands of dollars from a Disney Springs restaurant.

A weather folklore claims that snow could be possible as early as October. Here's why I think it's a bunch of bunk.

Whether or not it will turn into a full album or something else remains to be seen.

Raising the next generation is no small feat, especially when the price tag adds up to over 16 grand a year. Think that’s steep? You're not alone.

Illinois ranks 5th among U.S. states for teachers in 2025, praised for good pay, strong tenure, investment in schools, and teacher support.