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By now, you've probably heard quite a bit about the billions and billions of cicadas that will be emerging from the ground here in Illinois in a little over a month--but have you heard about the cicada killer wasps that will be showing up to feast on the cicadas? They're really, really big.

For fans of an iconic Chicago ice cream and Italian beef restaurant, there's excitement about a new store opening soon west of the city.

One of the great things about the internet is the ability to spread information. One of the worst things about the internet is the ability to spread inaccurate or old information. I'm going to attempt to clarify something I'm seeing shared about the 'brand Americans trust the least' because there are 50 Illinois locations and I have questions (and you should, too).

Hoosiers know that we have a lot of small towns that are very special. One of those is getting national recognition thanks to the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.

If you truly believe in keeping students safe, then you must support this new bill lawmakers in Illinois are debating. Here are the details on House Bill 4241 up for vote in the Land of Lincoln...

April 11 is National Pet Day, and according to our friends at National Day Calendar, it's dedicated to pets "who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve."

When you drive between Wisconsin and Illinois there's really no need for a sign to let you know when you've crossed the Stateline, because the condition of the roads will let you know that you've arrived.

It made for a very entertaining movie plot, but the question of how old a child must be before they can be legally left home alone in Illinois is a serious question. Plus, Illinois has some of the strictest requirements in the country that could get you in big trouble if a child is below a certain age.

Have you ever heard bad news that is also mixed with some potential good news, too? That could be what's happening with a furniture chain in Illinois that has announced they are declaring bankruptcy and will be closing stores, but there might be a silver lining at the end of it for Illinois, too.

There's no question that the era when malls thrived is in the distant past, but a few are hanging on in Illinois. There's one that was abandoned as recently as a couple of years ago that still has many items left inside.