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Bulletproof bookbags are a popular item for some doing back-to-school shopping.

If you or someone you know loves cars, especially anitque cars then you don't want to miss this vintage convertible car tour that's making it's way through several towns in Northern  Illinois and Southern Wisconsin this week.

South Beloit is offering both Illinois and Wisconsin residents a new nature center where the Rock and Turtle Rivers converge.

As Rockford is canvasing neighbors to prevent crime with their "Lights and Locks" program. Another crime prevention mission is happening to a community to just over the stateline, called Operation Porch Light.

When you need a quick cheer you up, what is you go to for comfort food? For me it's a giant Coke from McDonald's. According to Thrillist.com the top comfort food for Illinois is deep dish pizza. Ooooh! Yum. I love deep dish pizza. In Rockford Giordano's is the place to go ...