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Rockford Police and Illinois law enforcement agencies are increasing seat belt enforcement during the Memorial Day holiday travel period as part of the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign.

Rockford’s beloved Davis Park is getting live music back this summer with the brand-new free RockYard Music Fest arriving in August.

Just when you think it’s safe to spruce up your yard, the scam artists come out to play. Here’s a story that might hit home for many.

Wedding bells are ringing, but so are the cash registers. Illinois couples are bracing for some surprising costs this season—here’s what you need to know.

Lollapalooza 2026 schedule is out. Check daily set times and stage assignments for Lorde and Charli XCX at Grant Park. Plan your 4 day Chicago music festival weekend now.

Volo Museum faces a bizarre speeding ticket for KITT from Knight Rider. Despite sitting in Illinois, the car was cited in NYC after a novelty plate triggered a traffic camera.

Illinois SNAP changes are already impacting thousands of families, and a free emergency food pickup is happening in Rockford this Saturday.

The Illinois State Fair has announced that The Avett Brothers will perform at the Grandstand stage in Springfield during the 2026 fair lineup.

The Illinois State Fair announced that legendary southern rock band 38 Special will perform a free Grandstand concert in Springfield on August 17, 2026.

As July rolls in, Illinois drivers brace for another round of gas tax increases. The impact on your wallet is hard to ignore.

Wendy's is trimming its locations, but this isn’t just a local story — it’s part of a nationwide shift in the restaurant scene.

A fire at Church’s Texas Chicken in Machesney Park has temporarily shut down the popular restaurant, and locals say this isn’t the first fire at that building.