Rockford News

Burning wood, lavender, vanilla, and that incredible aroma of Wrigley Field when you walk into the park and smell the food.

Take a trip across America to witness some of the most beautiful places in the U.S. From the Grotto of the Redemption in Iowa to Apostle Islands in Wisconsin, explore the breathtaking beauty of the 50 states.

My earliest recollection of a $2 bill traces back to the day of my first communion when nestled within a Hallmark card, I discovered a couple of them.

Uncover the study findings ranking cities by relaxation levels, highlighting the impact of income on lifestyle choices.

Some of the drunkest metro areas in the country are in the Midwest where binge drinking is prevalent.

As the temperatures start to cool and the chance of our first snowflakes is increasing in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, a special kind of joy fills the air.

As colder weather settles across Illinois, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to prepare for respiratory virus season.

If you've got some travel plans this upcoming Thanksgiving or Christmas that will take you through ORD, check out one of America's best food joints that are in an airport.

What cities in America have you visited that are very bad or unpleasant? Is there a town or village in Illinois that comes to mind when you think of "poor in quality?"

The Midwest is home to a treasure trove of abandoned buildings, each with its own story waiting to be uncovered.