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A concerning scene unfolded at Round Lake Middle School as several students faced serious health issues after a mix-up with some seemingly harmless gummies.

Milwaukee’s SafeHouse restaurant brings spy missions, passwords, and themed dining together in a hidden speakeasy-style experience for all ages.

The Chicago River is full of surprises, and one recent catch highlights just how far this ecosystem has come in recent decades.

Picture it: cruising at 30,000 feet, and suddenly the air gets thick with a smell that forces a pit stop in Chicago.

Several major road construction projects across Rockford are creating lane closures, detours, and traffic delays as crews work to rebuild key Illinois roadways through summer 2026.

Wasps and yellowjackets are already causing problems in Illinois yards, so here are some DIY tricks that may help keep them away this summer.

UChicago announces free tuition for families earning under $250,000.

Rockford Police and Illinois law enforcement agencies are increasing seat belt enforcement during the Memorial Day holiday travel period as part of the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign.

Rockford’s beloved Davis Park is getting live music back this summer with the brand-new free RockYard Music Fest arriving in August.

Just when you think it’s safe to spruce up your yard, the scam artists come out to play. Here’s a story that might hit home for many.