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You're Definitely From Illinois If You Do This One Thing
If you do this before you get dressed in the morning, I hate to break it to you—you're definitely from Illinois.

Walmart Recalls 850K Water Bottles After 2 People Are Blinded
These water bottles, sold in Illinois and across the nation, are said to be responsible for multiple injuries, including two people who are now suffering from permanent blindness.

A Major Win for Illinois’ Clean Energy Economy
Big announcement from the Illinois Governor's office as a major clean energy company is relocating to the state.
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Meet Iowa’s Most Familiar Feathered Friends [GALLERY]
These are the 44 most common birds you'll see in your backyard here in Iowa.

Illinois Has One Of The Highest State Incomes In America For The Rich
You can make more in Illinois, but will you spend more too?

A New Docuseries About One of Iowa’s Biggest Cold Cases is Coming Soon
In the early hours of June 27th, 1995, 27-year-old Jodi Huisentruit went missing on her way to work in Mason City, Iowa. A new three-part docuseries will dive into the infamous Iowa cold case.

5 Things You’ll Only Hear at a Backyard BBQ in Illinois
BBQs in Illinois hit different in the summer.

600,000 in Illinois to Get Surprise Payouts by Mail
You might have a wonderful surprise in your mailbox thanks to the state of Illinois.

Mystery Winner Scores $1M at Tiny Illinois Grocery Store
Someone walked into a tiny Illinois grocery store this week and walked out with a $1 million dollar Powerball ticket, but they don't seem to know it yet.

Alert: Remove These Items From Purses and Wallets Immediately
It's tempting to carry everything you might need in your purse, but it can make you a target for scammers.

Chain That Opened Most Restaurants Has 91 in Illinois
The brand that has opened the most restaurants in the past year now has 91 Illinois locations.

Is This The Luckiest Place For Lottery Tickets In Illinois?
Imagine hitting the jackpot at the luckiest spot in Illinois—where dreams of winning are just a ticket away.