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If you're going to drum for Slipknot, you have to be prepared to be compared to those who held the position before you. But it's not like the band is necessarily doing that.

The Quad City Steamwheelers will host open tryouts this December as it begins building its roster for the 2027 Indoor Football League season.

Iowa's cold weather is coming, and heating bills are right behind it. Here's how eligible households can apply for LIHEAP assistance during the 2026–27 heating season.

Rochester, MN is adding a 3% card processing fee starting in 2027. Find out which city services will charge the fee and if parking ramps are affected.

Deer season is here, and Rockford drivers are sharing their close calls and the roads where they're seeing the most activity.

Baby-name debates can last for months, but the latest Illinois rankings might make the decision even harder. See which names are topping the list in 2026.

From the classic two-finger wave to Casey's pizza, Iowa has some unwritten rules that every local seems to know. Here are 10 quirky traditions that make life in the Hawkeye State unique.

The day after spooky season ends, things get actually spooky.

Illinois made the top five list for teacher-friendly states, beating out most of its Midwest neighbors in pay, benefits, and workplace support.

A new ranking analyzed FBI violent and property crime data for 134 Wisconsin cities. That state's most dangerous city isn't surprising, but you will be surprised by the smaller towns that made the top 10. Here's the full countdown.

There's one solution to keeping your pumpkins preserved for the duration of the season, and it's not one you'd think of.

Cedar Rapids earned a spot in the top 10 safest cities in America, while Des Moines landed much farther down the list.