Why Does Snake Road in Illinois Close Down Twice a Year?
Southern Illinois' Snake Road shuts down twice a year for a fascinating reason—find out how it impacts local wildlife and our reaction to it.
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Could An IL Native Be the First American Pope?
Could Cardinal Prevost from Chicago, Illinois be the first American Pope? With strong credentials and a history in Peru, the speculation is heating up.
Illinois Company Invented Ice That Won't Water Down Your Drink
When the weather gets hot, nothing tastes better than a cold beverage, but make sure you drink it fast before the ice melts and it gets watered down.
Will It Cost More to Send a Letter in IL Soon?
In further efforts to run more efficiently, the United States Postal Service has proposed price increases that would go into effect as early as this summer.
How IL Parents Can Use ChatGPT to Make Life Easier
Curious how AI assistants like ChatGPT can simplify parenting? Here are five practical ways to use AI in your everyday life.
What Parents Need to Know About IL's 'Digital Age Assurance Act'
Bills have been proposed in Illinois that would require device manufacturers to collect birthdates to help block minors from accessing adult content online.
Illinois Lottery Winner Hides Identity with Hilarious Photo
A lucky Rockford woman recently turned a $2 lottery ticket into a one million dollar payday, but how she chose to stay anonymous is the best part of this story.
Things You Should Never Go Without in the Midwest
If you were building a Midwest survival kit, what absolutely HAS to go in it?
Hot Sauce Sold in IL and Nine Other States Urgently Recalled
Texas Pete hot sauce lovers, check your bottles. Two products have just been recalled after mislabeled bottles were found in Illinois and nine other states.
That Leafy Clump in Your Tree? Removing It Could Be Illegal in IL
Before you remove that big, unsightly clump of leaves from your tree this spring, there is something very important you need to know if you live in Illinois.