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Jack O'Lantern World Brings Pumpkin Art to Illinois
Discover Jack O' Lantern World in Lake Zurich, Illinois, featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, glowing trails and family-friendly fall fun.
Rockford's Former Water Street Cafe Is For Sale
The former Water Street Cafe in downtown Rockford is for sale after sitting empty for more than a decade. What should move in next?
Here is Something to Eat, Watch and Do This Weekend in Rockford
Halloween treats, country music, Bears-Packers football and a meaningful local fundraiser give Rockford-area residents plenty of ways to Eat, Watch and Do this weekend.
The First Thing People Think of When They Hear “Illinois”
A Facebook discussion asking what immediately comes to mind when people hear “Illinois” produced a mix of heartfelt memories, state pride, sports, food, farms, Chicago references and plenty of complaints about taxes and politics.
Rockford's Festival of Frights Returns for Halloween 2026
Get into the Halloween spirit at Rockford's free Festival of Frights, featuring spooky lights and the Haunted Hills Hustle.
Wisconsin Home Unveils Magical New Halloween Display
This Wisconsin homeowner spends hundreds of hours creating a brand-new Halloween display every year, and visitors can walk through this year's creation.
What Would Make Freeport Better? Residents Have Ideas
A discussion among Freeport residents revealed a wide-ranging list of improvements people would like to see, with infrastructure, jobs, housing, recreation and city leadership among the most common themes.