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More than half a million Illinois families are waking up to life-changing news: their medical debt is gone.

An Illinois lawmaker has filed legislation that could prevent property taxes from climbing year after year. Here’s what it means for Rockford families.

Illinois Senate Bill 3066 aims to limit service appointment windows to two hours. It may reduce frustrating wait times, but critics wonder if it’s the state’s most urgent issue.

Illinois families can save big in 2026 with free admission days at top attractions like the Art Institute, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and more. Here’s when to go.

If the Chicago Bears move, the Chicago Park District has a $630 million plan to transform Soldier Field into a massive concert and event venue.

Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 4948 to create an Intelligent Speed Assistance Program that could require habitual speeders to install speed-limiting devices on all their vehicles.

Learn why tiny black snow fleas show up in Illinois yards during late winter, what they really are, how they benefit your soil, and simple steps to keep them from invading your space.

The first time in a decade, Illinois went an entire year without a fatal interstate highway shooting.

Sycamore’s Caravia family made headlines twice with stunning Bluey lights and a Chicago Bears tribute that’s uplifting fans after a tough defeat.

Coyote sightings are up in Illinois due to mating season. While common, the activity increase means pet owners must secure food, watch pets outside, and cover garbage to avoid attracting coyotes.