Steve Shannon

The holiday season in Illinois always brings a mix of excitement and anticipation, and one of the biggest questions on everyone's mind is: Will we get a White Christmas?

Believe it or not, there's a wildly unique couples-only hotel hiding out in Central Illinois, a place not exactly known for glamour and romance.

Ah, Illinois – the land of pizza dreams, especially here in Rockford. We're so spoiled with incredible choices that it's almost a burden. And if deep dish is your thing (and really, how could it not be?), congratulations! You've hit the geographical jackpot. After all, Illinois didn't just invent deep dish; we gave the world the pizza cake. Yes, it's a pie so indulgent it makes regular pizza look like diet food. You're welcome, planet.

Retail therapy just got a little more complicated, as Kohl's announced the closure of nearly 30 stores across the country.

Who's ready for the Wisconsin Dells to get even wetter, wilder, and way more fun? Kalahari Resorts just announced an $85 million indoor waterpark

I grew up just 3 miles from an Oscar Mayrer meat processing plant where most of my classmates' parents worked.

Two cities in the Land of Lincoln just landed among the 20 most dangerous in America, and the stats will make you double-check your locks.

Burgers have a special way of bringing people together—whether it's a backyard grill-out or a spontaneous stop at a roadside dive.

Join us in honoring Mrs. Frisella from Loves Park Elementary, the latest Teacher of the Week recipient. Discover how her commitment to her students has earned her this well-deserved recognition.

This list of "must purge" things is a tough pill to swallow but the benefits are real. Not one side effect so far. I'm going to keep going, join me. You have nothing to lose but some extra unnecessary weight in your life.