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Rockford has drawn a lot of different labels over the years, some good and some bad, but one thing we've never been known for in our area is being snobby (not that we care what the little people think).

So you want to have a really fun, week-long cruise experience, but you're not really that into the idea of leaving the United States, given the current crazy state of the world.

Do you ever find yourself in the depths of YouTube and come across the strangest videos you never thought you'd watch? Same.

According to the University of Illinois Extension, there are over 150,000 turkeys in Illinois, with populations in every one of Illinois' 102 counties. And, those populations are growing.

It's nice to see that not every bucket list has to be chockful of bungee jumping, skydiving, bull running, or Everest summitting.

Roadside attractions are a staple of any good Midwestern road trip and if you've visited a few of them you know that they are not all created equally.

All the filth! All the fury!

After being stuck inside our homes for months on end, a lot of people are looking for ways to drop the weight they gained now that Summer is here.

Years ago, a friend from out of town visiting Rockford during Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days asked me this question: "So, Rockford's idea of a good time is hanging around a parking lot and eating bratwursts during the heat of the summer? Really?"

Thinking about a career change? These are the ten highest-paying jobs in Illinois.