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This July Fourth, ditch the usual fireworks and whip up some colorful treats that will light up your table instead.

Take a trip back in time to see more than 100 years of Fourth of July celebrations including how our troops celebrated while deployed overseas.

As summer sizzles, so does the idea of cocktails-to-go—perfect for those lazy evenings on the porch with friends and takeout from your local spot.

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

Beginning July 1, Illinois will require universal blood lead testing for young children statewide in an effort to detect dangerous lead exposure earlier and improve long-term health outcomes.

A 15-year-old Rockford juvenile has been charged with First Degree Murder after allegedly fatally shooting a 20-year-old man at a Circle K on East State Street before turning himself in to police.

Illinois Voices 250 is giving residents the opportunity to record personal stories and memories that will become part of a permanent historical archive at the Library of Congress.

Wiz Khalifa will perform at both the Illinois State Fair in Springfield and the Du Quoin State Fair this summer, giving fans two opportunities to see the global hip-hop star live.

As excitement builds for Prime Days, so does the risk of online scams. Here's what shoppers need to watch for.

This year’s holiday celebrations could come with a hefty price tag if you’re not careful. Law enforcement is stepping up to protect us all.