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Illinois town continues to embrace rockers with a fan trail and planned casino featuring Rick Nielsen's guitars.

Pearl Jam wrapped up the first of two nights at Chicago's United Center playing a cover of Cheap Trick's "Surrender."

Power-pop veterans will also open for Rod Stewart this summer.

Their 1978 single captured the teenage familial perspective.

My first concert ever was Cheap Trick at what was then Quincy College. Little did I know I would see not just Cheap Trick, but the guitarist who just might be responsible for the best pizza in Illinois. I'll try to prove it with science and a few opinions, too.

1988 single propelled band back to the charts and gave them their only No. 1.

Stereotypes can get annoying sometimes. If you live in Illinois, you know all too well that out-of-towners will always have the dying urge to ask, "Do you live in Chicago?"

I know what you're thinking, so let me stop you before we go any further.

Even though Nashville is considered Music City, that doesn't mean the rest of the U.S. states don't have legendary, famous bands!

When it comes to famous bands from Illinois, it really is a tough decision.