Facts

Illinois is known for many things, most of them bad, but here are 4 things that should make every Illinoisan proud.

Spotted Cow Beer is the best-selling craft beer in Wisconsin a fact that's not hard to believe once you take a sip. The cow America's Dairyland loves the most.

If you love decorating your home and yard with gnomes, you might want to think about moving to Strasburg, Illinois.

How much do you know about the State of Illinois? Let's play a quick game to find out!

Even if you've lived in Illinois all your life, we're willing to bet you have never heard some of these facts before.

I know, mid-February usually doesn't bring thoughts of spring happenings to mind, but on a February day that's going to top out at over 50 degrees, I can't help but look forward a little bit.

If the pandemic didn't already seem like enough going on, how about a massive swarm of cicadas we haven't seen in 17 years? You know those GIANT bugs you learn about in school that live underground and only come out every 17 years? Well, it's been 17 years...

In the interests of full disclosure, I must confess to not being a TikTok user. I'm completely aware of TikTok, and what the world's fastest-growing social media platform is all about thanks to my daughter Molly, a somewhat avid user.

Health care professionals are really serious about getting the word out on flu shots. Between dealing with COVID-19 and the upcoming flu season, they highly recommend getting vaccinated against the flu to avoid double trouble.

The Chicago Bears legendary running back and kick-returner has passed away at 77, but his impact on fans, fellow players, coaches, and the game of football will always carry on.