Riot Fest Just Dropped Its Full 2026 Chicago Schedule
Riot Fest just released its 2026 performance times for Chicago, featuring Tool, Twenty One Pilots, Alanis Morissette, Pixies and even William Shatner.
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Julien Dubuque Bridge Reopens After Months of Construction
The Julien Dubuque Bridge will reopen to normal traffic Friday evening, although some weekday lane closures will continue through late September as crews finish maintenance work.
Illinois Man Waved a Gun Around Because He Thought Women Would Find It Sexy
A 27-year-old guy in Illinois got arrested after hanging out of the side of an SUV and waving a gun around because he thought women would find it sexy.
Surprise! Only 2 Illinois Taco Joints Make Yelp’s 2025 List
Yelp named its Top 100 Taco Spots in America for 2025—California dominates, but two Chicago favorites represent Illinois while Rockford gets overlooked.
Illinois Pizza Joint Bets on Caleb Williams With Free Food Deal
Caleb Williams’ touchdowns could mean free pizza in Chicago as Bears fans rally behind Dicey’s Pizza Tavern’s game day deal.
Illinois Postcard Lost in 1953 Finally Delivered 72 Years Later
A 1953 postcard sent from New York to Ottawa, Illinois was just delivered 72 years later, reminding us of lost mail mysteries and small-town stories.
Rockford’s Coolest Cat? Ozzy Pawsborne Up for Adoption at PAWS
Rockford, meet Ozzy Pawsborne—the coolest cat currently waiting for his forever home at PAWS Humane Society.
Illinois Now Has 2 Deadly Skydiving Incidents Within One Week
An incident near Rockford this week has left one man dead.
Remember Biztown? Relive The Best Day Of Elementary School
If you or your kids grew up in the Quad Cities, chances are they spent one day of their fifth-grade year at Junior Achievement's BizTown. For them, it was probably one of the most memorable days of their childhood.
You Wouldn’t Guess The Place Deemed Illinois’ Best Public Bathroom
Sometimes, quality matters.