We Are Illinois

If you don't like the weather in Illinois, wait 10 minutes because it's almost guaranteed to change. That has proven true yet again as all of Illinois is now in the danger zone for strong storm development again next week.

Illinois takes a stand against distracted driving—new rules for student drivers mandate watching a crucial safety video before hitting the road.

Naperville's Block 59 is about to transform dining and entertainment with ten new restaurants and a vibrant plaza. Are you ready for this exciting change?

Get ready for the Kow Pasture Klassic! New Hamburg Missouri celebrates 40 years of whimsical golf with tennis balls and whatever you can swing.

Some of the most popular snacks in America are about to get the ban hammer from the FDA.

Baby elephant Jett has officially made his debut at the St. Louis Zoo.

Spring is here, and the country music scene is blooming in Illinois and Missouri! Are you ready for a month of fun and memorable performances?

The New Madrid Fault had a surprise for southwestern Missouri today.

OpenTable just named the 100 best brunch restaurants for Mother’s Day, and 11 are in Illinois. While Chicago gets most of the love, one suburban spot cracked the list too.

A new national list of the best breakfast sandwiches puts Chicago on top, again. The Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits sausage biscuit looks amazing, but is it fair to ignore the rest of Illinois? Asking as someone who's 90 minutes away and kind of bitter.

Looking for the ultimate mall experience in Missouri? Start with these 8.

Have you heard of "AI Shopping" before? If not, you'll soon be learning a lot more about it because several companies are exploring the idea of getting rid of traditional checkouts and letting AI keep track of your items and add them to your credit card as you grab things in the store and leave.