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Reindeer encounters, train rides, bubble parties and so much more at this pumpkin patch and Holiday farm in Illinois.

A local man from DeKalb has been charged with attempted murder after police say he seriously injured another man with a butter knife during an argument over a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Here are the Fall Markets popping up all over the Quad Cities this Autumn.

AMC Theaters are selling a special drink in honor of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice".

This is your ultimate guide to the best Haunted Houses in and around the Quad Cities complete with opening dates, times of hauntings, and admission prices.

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.

It should not be surprising to know that I was given one 'D' grade when I was in high school. I blame physics since I don't understand them. But, that's one reason why I feel qualified to be the messenger about a newly updating ranking of Illinois hospitals that now shows 15 have the lowest 'D' rating.

The downtown area of cities used to be the fastest-growing places. Not so much anymore. That's definitely true of 3 Illinois downtown areas that were just ranked among the fastest shrinking places in America.

I don't like to be told what to do or what not to do, so perhaps I should change my advice to "maybe". This is in regards to the cheapest city you can buy a home in Illinois, but probably don't. I'll explain why.

Being alone is a serious matter. I know because I've been there. There's one city in Illinois that has just been recognized as a complete loner, the 2nd loneliest city in America.