A site that specializes in education and the best places to live is out with their list of the toughest colleges to get into across the entire country, and two institutes of higher learning here in Illinois show up very high in the 2025 rankings. We'll also take a look at the colleges that sit at the very top of the rankings.
A capybara's big outdoor debut at Lake Superior Zoo highlights the ongoing rescue efforts from the SeaQuest closure. Find out how you can help these dedicated animals.
There has been a lot of talk about the upcoming Real ID deadline in Illinois and what will happen if you try to fly after the May 7th deadline without a Real ID. Here's what will happen if you show up at the airport post-deadline and try to get on a domestic flight.
Look, if you just have to steal something, aren't there lots of things a whole lot lighter to take than a manhole cover? Even though there are, thieves in one Illinois city are just after manhole covers, and the city's police are asking citizen for help.
I've read time and time again about people in other states who've made it a game or bucket list thing to hit every single restaurant from their state that has been featured on TV's Diners, Drive Ins, & Dives. If you're up for a similar challenge, take a look at where you'd go if you wanted to do the same thing here in Illinois.
Feeling and being safe is not the absolute most important thing in life, but it's right near the top of the list. If wherever you live in Illinois leaves you feeling less than safe, here are the 10 best options if you're willing to relocate within the state.