Illinois

It’s possible if not very likely that we have already survived the coldest temperatures of this Illinois winter. With several days last week of subzero temperatures, and dangerous feels like temps of -20 to -30 that closed schools, these unseasonably warm temps near 50 are a...

As someone who comes from a family that has included many truck drivers, I would be highly offended if this were decided by anything other than what truckers say. Fortunately, that's the case for 2 Illinois truck stops that were just declared top 20 in America by the people...

Illinois might be home to Chicago, but its true test of residency isn’t deep-dish pizza loyalty—it’s being able to pronounce its place names without hesitation. Thanks to a mix of French, Native American, and Midwestern influences, some of these names are designed to confuse...

Winter driving in Illinois can be quite treacherous. Not only does it require a certain set of skills, but it's also important to know what roads to avoid when driving conditions are bad. The Worst Part of Winter in Illinois. I often feel like I am one of the few...

Amid escalating tensions and allegations of mismanagement, calls for Tiffany Henyard's removal from office are intensifying within Illinois' south suburbs. Local officials and community members voiced their concerns in a Zoom call with at least 300 participants discussing the...

Achievement of Illinois’ 4th grade students on par with national averages. The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results released today highlight Illinois schools’ strong academic performance, with Illinois’ eighth grade students outperforming the national...

I think if we're being honest with ourselves, all of us have had to deal with a mouse or two in our lifetime. There is one state that has dealt with more than others and a new map proves that Illinois suddenly has a rodent problem. I saw this new...

I know it can't be just me, but February in Illinois is usually pretty tough.

Scott Grandchamp was cleaning out the backroom last month at the LaGrange Park Ace Hardware store he owns when he found an untouched Illinois state flag tucked into a safe. He decided to replace a company anniversary flag that he designed with the state flag and has flown it...

Most people in Illinois call it "pop", or maybe "soda" when you get to central Illinois. Or if you are from the farthest south area of Illinois, it might all be "coke" to you. But you can't do that cause there are all sorts of different kinds of "coke". That's a different...