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A new study says that 85% of us are daily caffeine consumers, but here in Illinois, we satisfy our caffeine cravings differently than any other state in the Midwest...and it's not with coffee.

When my wife Amy and I tied the knot in June of 1991, we thought the price tag for a wedding was really high--but what we spent on ours pales in comparison to what today's couples in Illinois will be shelling out before saying "I do."

Nearly everyone loves, or at least likes, a good piece of pie. Apple pie may be the favorite of the country as a whole, but a review site took a look at the amount of raves certain pies get here in Illinois, and they determined that one particular (and somewhat unusual) pie is the best in our state.

The key to missing Mafia millions could be lying in a hidden vault located in the basement of Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in Chicago, Illinois.

I think that it's quite possible that everyone in Illinois who drives a vehicle of some sort has an opinion of the quality (or complete lack of) of their fellow Illinois drivers. The question is whether your perception of Illinois' driving skills is accurate or not.

Nearly everyone loves pets, and dogs hold a slight edge over cats in total numbers here in Illinois. But, how many canines can you legally have running around in your yard here in Illinois?

Driving through a Rockford neighborhood recently and had to do a doubletake when I noticed the way someone was flying their American flag.

Guitarist dropped by Piano Man's Madison Square Garden residency.

I don't know if you're the type of person who visits cemeteries often. Some find peace there when visiting family memorials. There's one cemetery in Illinois that features a gorgeous memorial that was constructed by one woman in memory of her sister.

You can say what you want about Illinois, but do not doubt the Land of Lincoln is the king of pumpkins and there really isn't a close second.