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Remember toilet-papering your friend's house for homecoming? Police in Plainfield recently dealt with a version of the tradition that was considerably more ambitious.

The Chicago Bears’ stadium saga just got another twist as a new Illinois proposal aims to keep the team from building its future home in Indiana.

Illinois residents have plenty of complaints, but a new WalletHub study puts the state ahead of Wisconsin in happiness. Here's where Illinois ranks and what is dragging us down.

An Illinois man thought a birthday lottery ticket from a friend had won him $1,000. Then a Lottery employee revealed the ticket was actually worth $1 million.

Could your recycling bin become a cookie jar? Illinois researchers are using specially engineered yeast and 3D printing to turn plastic waste into edible cookies.

Planning a hike in Illinois? Two popular state parks made a national list of the biggest tick hot spots in America.

The Chicago Bears say Hammond is their focus for a new stadium, but Illinois fans aren't convinced. Could these announcements be designed to pressure Springfield into finally making a deal?

Tuesday's powerful storms seriously damaged Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, leaving upcoming concerts potentially in question as crews assess the damage.

Hot, dry weather during a critical growing period has left many Northern Illinois farmers with poorly pollinated sweet corn, forcing some to skip selling it altogether.

Back-to-school shopping is expensive, but Illinois families can save during the state's sales tax holiday. Here's what qualifies before you head to the store.