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![Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2024/07/attachment-look-a-like-parents.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August.
![Bizarre Items That Are Actually Illegal To Bring Into Illinois](http://townsquare.media/site/722/files/2024/07/attachment-illegal-transport-items.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bizarre Items That Are Actually Illegal To Bring Into Illinois
Illinois is a state people are constantly visiting and driving through. Whether it's to see Chicago or to head across the country, we attract many people. Well, you better think twice when you pack because there are items that are illegal to bring into the state.
![Do You Have To Roll Down Your Window At An IL Traffic Stop?](http://townsquare.media/site/1167/files/2024/07/attachment-window-laws-illinois.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Do You Have To Roll Down Your Window At An IL Traffic Stop?
Most of us have probably experienced the heart-stopping moment of getting pulled over. You may be in fright mode when it happens, but there are some important things you need to know if it happens.
![Why Is This Eerie Looking Bug Appearing Everywhere in Rockford?](http://townsquare.media/site/1167/files/2024/07/attachment-earwig-featured-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Is This Eerie Looking Bug Appearing Everywhere in Rockford?
The bugs are out and proud all around Rockford. And as we enter fall, I've had enough of the jump-scares from the gnarly-looking insects. In fact, there's one I have a particular irritation with.
![Taylor Swift Cover Band Headed to Chicago this August](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2022/11/attachment-GettyImages-1425749497.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Taylor Swift Cover Band Headed to Chicago this August
Discover how Swifties can catch a Taylor Swift cover band at the Taylor Street Festival – a budget-friendly, fan-approved event in Chicago!
![Two Turtles In Bucket Abandoned Outside Rockford Animal Shelter](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2024/07/attachment-turtles.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Turtles In Bucket Abandoned Outside Rockford Animal Shelter
Do you recognize her? A woman abandoned two turtles in a bucket outside a Rockford animal shelter and now they're working to identify her.
![All The IL Athletes Competing for Team USA in Paris Olympics](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2024/07/attachment-FI-IL-Olympians.jpg?w=980&q=75)
All The IL Athletes Competing for Team USA in Paris Olympics
Illinois athletes shine on Team USA at the Summer Olympics, embodying hard work and dedication. Get inspired by local stars as they compete on the global stage.