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Hummingbirds enjoyed a nice warm winter far to our south, and now, after a long migration, they're finding their way back into Illinois. Here's how you get yourself and your yard prepared to attract and enjoy these tiny birds until they leave again in the fall.

Sure, there are lots and lots of places in Illinois you could visit for a good piece of pie. However, this Illinois spot has the reviews and awards that back up its well-deserved reputation for having the very best pies you can find in the state of Illinois.

They've recorded many timeless classics during a career unlike any other band.

Discover the surprising truth about family-friendly cities in Illinois, with 7 locations ranking among the top 15 in America!

Choosing a college is more than numbers - it's about finding your ideal match. Explore top Midwest colleges beyond rankings for a tailored experience.

People have been leaving, or trying to find a way to leave Illinois for a number of years now. After all the departures, we've become pretty familiar with the term "outbound migration," but have you ever wondered where the majority of those leaving our state end up living? It's mainly 3 states.

Just for fun, we wanted to know what Rockford businesses would be better if they had a bar inside it, and the answers we got from residents did not disappoint.

A class action lawsuit against Walmart over weighted groceries and bagged fruit that was filed in 2022 has resulted in a $45 million settlement from the company. If you believe you've been impacted, you can submit a claim for a cash payout, but you've only got a little over a month to get it done.

If you've got a birthday (which I know you do!), these offers are absolutely amazing...and will keep you fed all day.

If anyone thought that all the talk about a coming cicada emergence that we haven't seen since Thomas Jefferson was president was just a bunch of hype, you might want to reconsider that. With Illinois being ground zero for billions and billions of these creatures, Chicago has issued a warning about what's just about to happen.