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See inside the Illinois prison that was the execution site of a serial killer and has been abandoned for 13 years.

There are 9 drive-in movie theaters in Illinois that appear ready to open in 2026.

The Grandmacore trend blends nostalgia, comfort cuisine, family recipes, and cozy restaurant vibes into one emerging 2026 food movement.

Illinois residents are pushing back against a proposed open burn law that could impact fire pits, bonfires, permits, and create punative fines.

An exploration of an abandoned Illinois farm property uncovered a marker revealing where a hero in Illinois lost his life fighting bandits in 1841.

Illinois high schools are well represented in the Super Bowl, with former players from Auburn, Fenwick, Nazareth, and more on the field.

A 300-year-old church in Cahokia, Illinois, ties to Lewis and Clark and remains active today with tours, weddings, and weekly Latin Mass.

From spicy winter scents to fresh classics, these top men’s colognes are popular Valentine’s Day picks that women actually want their partners to wear.

Illinois bans several foods, from Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in schools to shark fins and pufferfish, as food safety laws tighten across the U.S.

Illinois bans many exotic animals as pets. From tigers to pandas, learn which animals are illegal to own and why state laws protect people and wildlife.