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All kids are different, and so are the states that they live in when it comes to the age that it's okay to leave a kid home by themselves. Here in Illinois...well, let's put it this way: Kevin McAllister's parents in the movie Home Alone would probably be in an Illinois jail for leaving him behind when they went to Paris.

Here's what scientists say about the idea of ticks landing on people.

Discover the jaw-dropping story of Illinois' largest lottery win ever! Learn how two lucky individuals scored an unbelievable jackpot.

I am a fan of technology and admit that movie streaming is convenient. However, I do miss the excitement of new release days back when video rental stores flourished and Illinois apparently feels that way too as there are now 6 free video rental boxes around the Land of Lincoln.

I grew up surrounded by those clumps of daffodils in the woods near my home, their bright yellow blooms signaling the arrival of spring year after year. But it wasn't until recently that I stumbled upon the historical significance behind those cheerful flowers.

The Old Farmer's Almanac has spoken, if you believe in that sort of thing.

A class action lawsuit against Walmart over weighted groceries and bagged fruit that was filed in 2022 has resulted in a $45 million settlement from the company. If you believe you've been impacted, you can submit a claim for a cash payout, but you've only got a little over a month to get it done.

Discover why Illinois ranks high on the list of risky states during a zombie apocalypse. Are you prepared for the worst?

Missouri is a state full of great things you can do. This is definitely on the list of things you shouldn't even think about attempting. As a matter of fact, don't even bother trying to visit the terrifying swinging bridge in Missouri. I'll explain the multitude of reasons why.

Did you know that there's an extensive list of food and drink products that Americans consume but that are banned in other countries? If some current legislation in Springfield finds its way to the governor's desk for signature, many of those very same foods banned elsewhere would also be banned here in the state of Illinois