Storm Damage Forces Closure at Hurricane Harbor RockfordStorm Damage Forces Closure at Hurricane Harbor RockfordCleanup continues across Rockford, and Hurricane Harbor is taking a hit too—flooding from last week’s storms has shut it down until further notice.Lil ZimLil Zim
Why You Shouldn't Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This SummerWhy You Shouldn't Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This SummerThose comfy cotton shirts could be doing more harm than good in the pool. Let's talk about what to wear instead.Rob CarrollRob Carroll
Fecal Bacteria Found in Illinois, Wisconsin LakesFecal Bacteria Found in Illinois, Wisconsin LakesBeaches in Illinois and Wisconsin may look inviting, but over 70% tested positive for unsafe fecal bacteria at least once in 2024.Lil ZimLil Zim
4 Things Only Illinoisans Complain About in the Summer4 Things Only Illinoisans Complain About in the SummerIllinois gets summer for only a few months, but that doesn't mean we won't find things to complain about still.EmilyEmily
5 Things You’ll Only Hear at a Backyard BBQ in Illinois5 Things You’ll Only Hear at a Backyard BBQ in IllinoisBBQs in Illinois hit different in the summer. The smells. The company. The mosquitoes.EmilyEmily
Easy Tent Tips for First-Time CampersEasy Tent Tips for First-Time CampersFirst-time camper? Learn simple tent setup tips, common beginner mistakes, and easy fixes to make your camping trip smooth and stress-free.Kat MykalsKat Mykals
An Enormous List of Eastern Iowa Events for July 2025An Enormous List of Eastern Iowa Events for July 2025And just like that... BOOM! June is over! We've got a list of MANY of the big events coming up in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas in July, as well as some other parts of Eastern Iowa and Des Moines!CourtlinCourtlin
2025 Wisconsin State Fair Drops New Cream Puff Flavors2025 Wisconsin State Fair Drops New Cream Puff FlavorsFrom wild new food creations to major live concerts and brand-new cream puff flavors, here’s what you can’t miss at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair.Lil ZimLil Zim
The #1 Summer Recipe in Illinois Might Surprise YouThe #1 Summer Recipe in Illinois Might Surprise YouWith summer's bounty upon us, let's take a closer look at Illinois's unexpected culinary hero — zucchini. Who would have thought?Sweet LennySweet Lenny
The Surprising Reason Illinois Summers Feel So StickyThe Surprising Reason Illinois Summers Feel So StickyEver heard of “corn sweat”? Illinois’ thriving cornfields may be the reason why your summer feels so oppressively humid right now.Lil ZimLil Zim