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A new study shows that one in six adult drinkers in America are binge drinkers, but in some states, cities, and counties the numbers are higher than that. Although Illinois will probably never outdrink the folks in Wisconsin and Iowa, we've got more than our share of bingers, too. Let's see where they live in our state.

Niche.com's annual look at the Best Places To Live In America was just released on Monday, and 6 different Illinois cities landed on the list in varying spots. Take a guess at which cities from Illinois got the best reviews, then read on to see if you're right.

We all know that person who's "worked" their whole life, but we've never really seen them do anything. This is not about or for them. This is for the average hard-working Illinois resident who'd like a ballpark figure of just how much of their life they spend on the job.

It's always great to put the cold and snow behind us as we enter spring and head toward summertime, but keep in mind that while spring flowers are beautiful and mood-enhancing for us, some of them can be a real problem for your dog. Here's what to look for.

The gang at HGTV know a thing or two about great places to live, so they decided to name the top 50 most charming small towns in America, giving some recognition to one small town in each state. If you've spent any amount of time in Illinois, you might think Galena would be their choice...but it's not.

These amazing little creatures will soon be on the way from the winter homes far to the south to their spring and summer spots here in Illinois and other northern states. If you have hummingbird feeders out every year, do the same hummingbirds remember you when they pass through? The answer may surprise you.

We've dropped to number-two when it comes to states losing their residents year over year, now that California has taken over the number one spot. California may have a few more people heading for the exits than we do, but Illinois is still hemorrhaging population at a high rate. Here's where departing Illinoisans usually go when they leave.

You may have heard about this scam before, and you're wondering why it's back again. The answer is, unfortunately, that this scam has been paying off big for the people behind it. When a scam really brings in the money, they keep doing it until it doesn't.

It's not wildly unusual for a city or town in one state to find that there are other cities and towns with the same name in other states, but I have to admit I had no idea that there were this many places named Rockford.

This recall was declared as a “Class II" recall, which is the second highest risk level. That means that the “product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” Tim e to check your vegetable supplies at home.