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In a world filled with packages, some messages are more dangerous than they appear. Here’s how to protect yourself from the latest scam wave.

Illinois romance scams spike before Valentine’s Day as AI dating scams cost residents $36 million, including a Chicago man who lost $70,000 to a fake online relationship.

Changes are brewing in Illinois as lawmakers consider tightening drunk driving laws. What could this mean for your weekend plans on the road or the water?

In a final interview recorded before his death, the beloved actor spoke directly to his teenage daughters, sharing four life lessons and ending with a heartfelt goodbye.

Hallmark’s The Stars Between Us is set in Illinois but was filmed in Vancouver, raising questions about movie locations and production choices.

From restaurants shaped like UFOs to those serving mouth-watering menu items we need in the U.S., here is a look at fascinating McDonald's locations from around the world.

Stephen Wilson Jr. is one of country music's most honest artists.

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion settlement in the long-running Roundup cancer lawsuits. Here’s what it means for consumers and what happens next.

Megan Moroney's rise to fame has been a wild ride, but she's still figuring out how to navigate her new reality. Let's hear about her journey.

There's a reason the Presidential Edition God Bless the USA Bible costs nearly $100.

Caroline Jones has some thoughts on nursery rhymes that every parent can relate to. Let’s see what she has to say about today’s kids’ music scene.

'American Idol' alum Caleb Flynn, who once praised his wife on TV, now faces murder charges in connection with her shooting death.

Season 4 of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ is changing the format with three farmers, deeper connections and more on-screen romance. From dating in small towns to awkward on-camera kisses and whether the show actually worked, the farmers are spilling behind-the-scenes details ahead of the April 21 premiere.

In a world where music meets politics, Lee Brice's new track is strumming some controversial chords, especially with a line that listeners can’t seem to agree on.

Imagine the shock of paramedics when they realize their ambulance has been stolen while treating a patient. Unbelievable, right?

Nestled right along the river in Davenport, Camellia Pohl's collection of spoons has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the World's Largest Collection Of Spoons.

Fully equipped with a slide AND a climbing wall! You have to see this.

It's the second year in a row for mass layoffs at Whirlpool in Amana, IA.

Is your car a magnet for bird droppings? The color might be to blame.

The Wisconsin Dive Bar Passport lets you explore 130+ bars and score free drinks along the way. It’s basically a roadmap to fun.

A construction worker’s playful ingenuity turns a humble toilet into the ultimate ice fishing hangout. You won’t believe what’s inside!

From tuning the TV to tearing open a soda can, these 1970s objects were once normal — and now feel like something out of a museum.

Who will play with toys anymore?

These classic series have their own streaming channels that are totally free.