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Sports betting is legal in Illinois, but there's one category that's completely off the table — and it catches a lot of people off guard the first time they run into it.

The number of guests at a wedding doesn't just affect the seating chart — it quietly drives up nearly every single line item on the budget.

Every city has those places, traditions, and little moments that make people say, "You have to try this at least once!" Rockford is no different.

The 2026 Illinois high school football season is underway, and Byron is the only Rockford-area team ranked in the preseason Top 25.

A skin cancer scare changed everything for me. Here’s why I’m encouraging everyone in Rockford to take a few minutes for a free skin cancer screening.

A new Yelp ranking named Minnesota America's best state fair, with Wisconsin finishing second and Illinois missing the top 10.

If you saw a blue car covered in cameras cruising a Rockford parking lot, you're not alone. Many people wondered what it was doing, and the explanation is fascinating.

Going to the Illinois State Fair? Learn about digital tickets, grandstand rules, prohibited items, security, parking tips, and everything first-time visitors should know.

Q98.5 is celebrating its first Dogs of the Month, including rescue dog Rugar Winston, while inviting listeners to enter their own pups for a chance to be featured and win a monthly $50 gift card.

Northern Illinois needs rain, but Wednesday's storms could bring heavy downpours, flooding concerns, and possible weather headaches for families with outdoor plans.