Summer

First-time camper? Learn simple tent setup tips, common beginner mistakes, and easy fixes to make your camping trip smooth and stress-free.

And just like that... BOOM! June is over! We've got a list of MANY of the big events coming up in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas in July, as well as some other parts of Eastern Iowa and Des Moines!

From wild new food creations to major live concerts and brand-new cream puff flavors, here’s what you can’t miss at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair.

Ever heard of “corn sweat”? Illinois’ thriving cornfields may be the reason why your summer feels so oppressively humid right now.

With summer's bounty upon us, let's take a closer look at Illinois's unexpected culinary hero — zucchini. Who would have thought?

You may need to check your garage this summer.

This summer heat has a new twist, with Illinois caught under a heat dome, making those sunny days feel more like a furnace than fun in the sun.

Extreme heat in Illinois this week can be more dangerous than you think. One common item in your car could pose a surprising fire risk.

With memories of the deadly 1995 heat wave still fresh, let's talk about how Chicago is gearing up for the heat that’s on the horizon.

Problems, summer edition.