Pumpkins

Since 1978, a small village in central Illinois has been known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World," and for good reason.

Ah, pumpkin pie. One of the most sought-after pies during fall in Illinois. Why though? There's actually a reason we love it so much!

Since 1978, a small village in central Illinois has been known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World," and for good reason.

The 3rd Annual Pumpkin & Pickle Festival Returns to The Cottage in West Daviess County. Want to try a pickle sicle? fried pickles? pickle beer? Maybe pumpkin cheesecake muffins are more your style. Over 100 vendors, live music, food trucks, family fun on the farm and so much more!

A new pumpkin patch with a twist is coming to Daviess County KY.

Illinois is without a doubt the king of pumpkin production, but one place in Illinois is responsible for our state having that title, and that's the town of Morton, Illinois, where they call their home the "Pumpkin Capital Of The World."

You might think you've seen some big pumpkins, but I guarantee you've never seen one as big as this one. A man in Wheaton, Illinois just blew away a record with his 1,760 pound pumpkin.

Happy September! Have you had your first pumpkin spice latte yet? Went to a pumpkin patch? Floated in a pumpkin down a river? Wait, that last one? That happened, and a new world record was set in the process.

What do you do to celebrate a birthday? If you're like this Midwestern man, you float down the Missouri River in a hollowed-out pumpkin to set a world record.

Before you carve your jack-o-lantern this Halloween, you might want to try one of these hacks to make the task a lot easier, (and less messy too).