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Those strange green balls popping up at Illinois farm markets are hedge apples, and many people swear they keep pests away. But does this old-fashioned trick actually work?

Illinoisans want one time year-round instead of springing forward and falling back, yet legislative attempts to make it happen keep failing.

Illinois insects have wildly different winter playbooks, from bees shivering in clusters to queens sleeping solo underground for months.

Rockford is saying goodbye to Lucha Cantina after more than 13 years. The popular restaurant will close permanently Sunday, October 4, giving fans one final weekend for tacos, margaritas and memories.

A new $100,000 grant is giving Go Rockford money to promote the city and highlight the attractions, events and businesses that make Rockford worth visiting.

Notice how it's getting darker earlier? October shaves off about two and a half minutes of daylight every single day.

The Farmers Almanac is calling November for first snow in our region, but don't be surprised if winter throws an early curveball.

Rockford's Beef-a-Roo comeback is getting closer. Work is underway at the first location expected to reopen, and there's now an official social media presence for what's coming next.

Rockford identified several problem areas for pedestrians and cyclists after studying a decade of crashes, including 53 fatalities between 2015 and 2025.

Packers fans can live practically next door to Lambeau Field for $1.6 million. The Green Bay home's incredible location could also offer money-making possibilities.