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Carlinville, Illinois, is officially in Hallmark's Top 25 Merriest Christmas Towns contest, and you can vote daily to help bring a Christmas movie to town.

Tuesday's powerful storms seriously damaged Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, leaving upcoming concerts potentially in question as crews assess the damage.

Hot, dry weather during a critical growing period has left many Northern Illinois farmers with poorly pollinated sweet corn, forcing some to skip selling it altogether.

A new study reveals which household appliances are costing Illinois families the most to operate this summer. See the biggest energy hogs and simple ways to lower your electric bill.

Back-to-school shopping is expensive, but Illinois families can save during the state's sales tax holiday. Here's what qualifies before you head to the store.

Dust off those old barns and basements! 'American Pickers' are coming back to Illinois looking for unique collections, forgotten treasures, and collectors with amazing stories.

Living in rural Illinois comes with one surprising summer driving hazard. Police say growing corn is making country roads much more dangerous.

Illinois just ranked among America's biggest snack-loving states, and the state's favorite snack might not be what you expect. Here's what made the top 10 list.

An Illinois Amazon driver took a break from his busy delivery route to help a struggling homeowner, proving there are still plenty of good people in the world.

Chicago's newest Portillo's will be unlike any other, thanks to a unique feature being built especially for Wrigleyville crowds.