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Some Illinois schools might have to change their mascots.

In the course of a single week, Illinois sky-watchers get a look at a solar eclipse, the Devil Comet, and the Lyrid Meteor Showers. One of those, the eclipse, has already happened, but this weekend you may see both the Devil Comet and the Lyrids all from the comfort of your backyard or favorite viewing spot.

Experience the allure of Chicago's vibrant TV and film scene, with iconic shows and movies set against city backdrops.

Take a trip down memory lane with Fisher-Price Little People Playsets, treasured toys that have stood the test of time.

The study is based on FBI crime statistics and crime data from their most recent crime data release in October of 2023. We'll look at the 10 Illinois cities to make the safest cities list, and breakdown the numbers for Illinois' top 20 safest cities overall.

If you've lived in Illinois or Missouri, do you sometimes feel like there is a tornado magnet under our part of America? That's likely not the case, but there are definitely some places in Illinois that are more likely to get hit by a twister than others. I've located a roundup of the top 10.

Nominations have opened for Iowa Pork's annual contest.

Can you mow your lawn at night in Iowa?

Discover the best hidden sandy paradises in Illinois for a tranquil beach escape this summer.

As for Wisconsin, Mineral City and Hayward cracked the top 100, but only two other towns fared better than Stockholm.