We Are Illinois

Maybe wearing socks to bed when the temperatures are really low and energy prices are really high seems like a good idea, but there are definitely two camps when it comes to socks in a bed.

When it comes to wintering eagles, there's only one state in the entire country that has more of them than Illinois does: Alaska. Economically speaking, taking a day trip to any of these places in Illinois to watch wintering bald eagles is going to be a lot cheaper than heading north to Alaska.

US News & World Report has just released their 2025 list of Missouri's best colleges and the top 12 includes some real surprises.

After a couple of fairly high-profile incidents involving coyotes here in Illinois lately, you might be wondering what's going on with Illinois' coyote population. Here's why Illinois' coyotes are out, about, and active at this time of year.

Gas prices have been rising across Illinois to start 2025.

A family-owned Missouri restaurant was just recognized as being one of the best places to enjoy Chinese food in America.

Netflix prices in Iowa are rising again, with increases across all plans.

It's a great idea to be where these Illinois gangs are not.

There are so many reasons why it's illegal to warm up your vehicle in Illinois. Not only is it bad for the environment, but warming up your car is extremely dangerous because of car thieves.

Uncover the Midwest's best-kept secret: small towns offering a peaceful lifestyle, strong community bonds, and top safety rankings.

What started as a normal traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Illinois quickly escalated to something else altogether.

This list of "must purge" things is a tough pill to swallow but the benefits are real. Not one side effect so far. I'm going to keep going, join me. You have nothing to lose but some extra unnecessary weight in your life.