Illinois

Here on the 13th day of January, 2025, I walked outside this morning to a temperature of 7 above zero and a "feels like," or "wind chill" of 10 degrees below zero. You can call it whatever you wish...but it still totally sucks. After reading that a change was going...

Are you also counting down the days until you're able to retire and not worry about going to work? Because, same. For some of us like me, there is still a long way to go before I get close to retiring. If you asked me now where I want to retire, you better I would tell you...

Living in a small town may not be for everyone, but those who have chosen to reside in a community with a tiny population seem to have found the secret to a great life. Lower crime rates, less traffic, and a sense of space can be major factors why some decide to make the change.

There are few things more dreadful than having a family member disappear with no explanation or closure about what happened. That is sadly the reality for more than a dozen Illinois families who have loved ones that vanished without a trace. The Illinois State Police Division...

Recent reports highlight a significant bed bug invasion affecting several cities in Illinois, with Chicago once again topping the list as the most infested city in the United States. Here’s a closer look at the cities grappling with this persistent problem and the measures...

Have you ever seen a weather forecast that predicted three different things to happen all at once? If not, you have now. The new Spring outlook for Illinois from the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting that Illinois will experience three completely different types of weather...

There are Landmarks in every state. Large and small it is a part of the state's history. Experts claim that there is one landmark in Illinois that you should never visit, considered one of the most popular in the state. Illinois Landmark. When you think of Chicago I am sure...

If you are looking for the best education possible at the college level, you could do a lot worse than choosing one of the 10 best colleges in Illinois for 2025 as it's a who's who list of legendary schools. I will admit that I'm a peculiar messenger for this...

The 50 best places in the world to visit in 2025, that's the name of a new destination list from Travel Lemming. Discover which Illinois city made the list—it's not Chicago, but it's close. 50 Best Places to Travel in 2025. At Travel Lemming, their team of experts creates...

Chicago, IL – February kicks off with a mix of winter weather before a brief warm-up, impacting travel and weekend plans. According to the National Weather Service, a wintry mix of snow and rain is expected late Saturday into early Sunday across northern Illinois and northwest...