Champaign

I will admit this is a very odd topic to bring up right after a massive heat wave, but it's not my fault. Blame Farmer's Almanac who claims they can predict the first Fall frost for every place in Illinois. I'm limiting them to just 20 major places.

The things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming.

Mama duck was crying for help.

I've never heard of or had bubble tea, but it's all the rage apparently. The brand that was just named the fastest-growing in Illinois is in the process of perfecting bubble tea and it's helped them expand in the Land of Lincoln quickly.

You won't have to load up the car and head to Chicago to get your hands on this tasty burger.

Popular chain steakhouse has confirmed the closure of 41 underperforming locations.

There is a report from a national finance site that a major craft chain with 35 stores in Illinois may have filed bankruptcy.

Chicago is the hotspot for bed bugs.

Education Day returns. Thousands of students will pack the arena for the loudest game of the season. A special 10 AM puck drop allows schools to bring students to the game for an exciting life and educational experience

I cannot say this about many topics in life, but I have become something of a moving expert. Thanks to my career, I've lived in just about every state in the country and that includes Illinois. Here are 5 cities I've learned you need to avoid like they're the plague if you decide Illinois is where you need to be.