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Even if you can't afford more than a "stay-cation" this summer, it doesn't mean that you can't fantasize a little bit about a summer vacation to someplace special by Googling summer vacation spots that appeal to you. That's what Illinoisans have been doing, and here's the list of the 5 most Googled summer getaways by Illinois residents.

If you've thought to yourself that there really seem to be less lightning bugs/fireflies out on warm nights than you remember from being a kid, it's not your imagination. Illinoisans are seeing less of them, and there are three primary reasons why.

Over 2,500 different universities around the world were evaluated on a variety of criteria to determine the very best, and Illinois makes a great showing with eleven schools landing on the list (and two in the top 100 worldwide).

Fresh, healthy, ready-made meals in Central City, KY. Preorder weekly or grab-and-go. No membership needed. Pickup at the Convention Center every Monday!

From small towns to the big leagues - see which Indiana-born players were first-round NBA draft picks over the years.

You probably know all about poison ivy, poison oak, and maybe even poison hemlock, but how much do you know about a blooming Illinois plant that can give you pain like you've never felt before?

A new study shows that one in six adult drinkers in America are binge drinkers, but in some states, cities, and counties the numbers are higher than that. Although Illinois will probably never outdrink the folks in Wisconsin and Iowa, we've got more than our share of bingers, too. Let's see where they live in our state.

Some urban explorers dared to go inside abandoned buildings and East St. Louis, Illinois and lived to tell about it and share pictures and video of what they found.

Thousands gathered on Griffith Ave for PorchFest OBKY 2025! 39 live acts, 20+ food trucks, and a day full of music, family, and unforgettable memories.

Imagine a command center on wheels, ready to spring into action when disaster strikes. That’s what the Illinois State Police just rolled out.

Scams are happening all over the country at all times, but it sure seems as though Illinois residents have been getting hit extra hard over the last few months. Everyone, regardless of age, has a target on them, but attempted scams on seniors are skyrocketing.

Everyone outside of Illinois seems to think that the only pizza you can find in Illinois is deep-dish, Chicago-style pizza. It's somewhat ironic to see that a well-respected food magazine's pick for Illinois' "must-visit" pizzeria specializes in tavern-style pizza.