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The man who brought us the Star Wars franchise was in town this past weekend.

This Wednesday, books aren't the only thing your Library card can get you.

Despite the black eye Rockford seems to get all the time, here's some good news. A local business is expanding their warehouse and will be adding more jobs to the area.

A serious situation in Dixon occurred earlier today as a suspect armed with a knife was shot by Dixon police.

Video is circulating on the Social Media and the internet showing a road rage incident that took place in the Chicago suburbs, at a church on Sunday.

It's one of the first things families consider before moving into any community: Safety! Some towns are safer than others.

Just plain sad, he was once second in line to the presidency, today Illinois' Dennis Hastert reported to prison to serve his sentence.

This individual is wanted for an an attempted burglary at the Genoa McDonald's.

I did an informal poll here at the radio station and not one person ever heard of Herbert Illinois. Yes, small towns are awesome! The smaller the better. Q98.5 is saluting those small towns that you might just pass by or perhaps, see the town's name on a sign when driving by...

It's stop #12 for the Q98.5's "Smalltown Throwdown" tour. Q98.5's Mark Charvat traveled southeast to: Irene, IL!