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Metal Allegiance New Song
"Black Horizon" is the first new music from the hard rock supergroup in eight years.

Rockford Mayor Hosts Town Halls on Crime and Safety
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara and city leaders will host two public town halls to discuss crime reduction, public safety initiatives, and community
Why Nostalgic Phones Are Trending With IL Families
A group of Illinois parents gifted Tin Can landline phones instead of smartphones for Christmas, and the kids actually loved them.

Illinois House Fire Started in the Most Unexpected Way Possible
A family pet's curious nibble leads to a startling discovery that’s got local fire crews scratching their heads. What happened next might surprise you.

IL Surprises With Strong Showing in Best States for Families
Illinois is turning heads in a new survey, landing in the top 10 for family-friendliness. Let’s dig into what makes it special.

Pretty in Pink Returns to Rockford Theaters for 40th Anniversary
One of the most iconic 80s movies is returning to theaters as Pretty in Pink celebrates 40 years.

There’s a New Highest-Grossing Actor Ever
Move over, Scarlett Johansson.

Foo Fighters and Joan Jett Lead BottleRock Festival Lineup
The Northern California event also features Kool & the Gang, Men at Work and Tom Morello.

Does Milk Hate You? Surprisingly, A Lot of Illinoisans Say Yes
Who knew something as simple as milk could stir up such a storm in our stomachs? It turns out, lactose intolerance is more common than we think.

The Most Random ‘Simpsons’ Celebrity Cameos
The weirdest and most random people who have ever popped up in Springfield.

New Ranking Puts Illinois Among Best States for Families
Illinois earned a top ten spot in WalletHub’s 2026 list of the best states to raise a family.

NFL Honors Rockford Youth Coach with Super Bowl Tickets
Rockford Park District’s Lamont Jones, who spent 25 years building youth flag football, was honored with surprise Super Bowl tickets from NFL Commissioner Goodell during the Bears-Packers game last weekend.
