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Picture this: students walking the halls with their belongings on full display. Illinois schools are testing a policy that’s stirring up strong opinions.

There are small scams happening every day around the country that most of us just accept because what choice do we really have?

Even if you can't afford more than a "stay-cation" this summer, it doesn't mean that you can't fantasize a little bit about a summer vacation to someplace special by Googling summer vacation spots that appeal to you. That's what Illinoisans have been doing, and here's the list of the 5 most Googled summer getaways by Illinois residents.

The tranquility of the Garden of the Gods in southern Illinois can quickly turn unsettling. Two hikers found that out the hard way, and their story is one to share.

Wondering if it's legal to leave your child home alone in Illinois? Here’s what the law actually says, plus tips for deciding if your child is ready.

Imagine planning a heist like a job—Jen Gomez did just that. Now, she’s flipping the script to help homeowners protect themselves.

The best puppers.

More fast food options are coming to the Land of Lincoln.

Get ready for a close encounter of the scaly kind at the Field Museum this summer. Just don’t expect everyone to be thrilled to meet the guests!

If you've thought to yourself that there really seem to be less lightning bugs/fireflies out on warm nights than you remember from being a kid, it's not your imagination. Illinoisans are seeing less of them, and there are three primary reasons why.

Love is in the air at Holiday World and sometimes, pretty routinely, employees fall in love. At Friday night’s Platinum Season Pass Holder sneak peek at the Holidays in the Sky drone show, one of the park’s most notable Holicouples celebrated a surprise engagement.

Indiana residents, beware! A strange cucumber scent could be a warning sign of a venomous snake nearby. Here's what you need to know.

Ever wondered why some grated Parmesan is on store shelves while others are tucked away in the fridge? It turns out, there's a cheesy reason behind it.

Just a stone’s throw from home, Sunrise Beach offers a slice of paradise that might just make you forget Florida.

Over 2,500 different universities around the world were evaluated on a variety of criteria to determine the very best, and Illinois makes a great showing with eleven schools landing on the list (and two in the top 100 worldwide).