October

Peak Illinois fall foliage arrives in October at Pere Marquette State Park. See the leaves turn brilliant red, orange, and yellow before weather ends the show.

Snow on the ground is common in Illinois and Iowa, but a huge snowstorm is rare. Only 5 years ago did a huge snowstorm in Illinois set the record for the snowiest Halloween.

As of now, there is no scientific evidence that a Bigfoot exists in Missouri, but there are literally thousands of reports of strange things happening in the woods. Did you know there a real Bigfoot search happening in Missouri in October being done by professionals that you can be a part of?

When you go, don't forget the apple brat with apple mustard!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Rockford is celebrating in a pretty amazing way on Saturday, October 8th!

If you haven't gotten addicted to Tik Tok in these past 6 months, you're a rare breed. The app became my obsession like the third day of lockdown and I've been on it every day since. So when I see someone from Rockford killing it on Tik Tok it makes me SO happy...

Here are times around the Stateline.

If you're counting down the days until Halloween this event is perfect for you.

A lot of people want Halloween officially moved, are you on board?