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Greta Van Fleet Shares New Single, ‘Play Your Games’
Track marks band's first new music since 2023's 'Starcatcher.'

This June, You Can Help Support Dubuque, Tri-State Veterans via Kwik Stop
The Veterans Freedom Center is the Kwik Care recipient of the month via Kwik Stop.

Hear Billy Gibbons Team up With Keith Urban on New ‘Brown Paper Bag’ Single
The ZZ Top legend credits country star Urban with adding some "good-ass guitar" to the new song.

Best Science Fiction Films
From 'Metropolis' and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' to 'Star Wars' and beyond — a century's worth of otherworldly movies.

Why Dave Davies Thought ‘Arthur’ Would Be the Kinks’ Last Album
He explains why “it felt like it could be the end” of the band.

Bret Michaels Pulls Out of Freedom 250 Concert, Citing ‘Threats and Safety Concerns’
The Poison singer is the fifth act to withdraw from the event in the past two days.

Big 4 of Tom Petty Albums
We're talking both solo and with the Heartbreakers here.

Cain on Why He's Leaving Journey
The keyboardist will end his 45-year tenure with the band at the conclusion of the Final Frontier tour.

Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic Withdraws from NBA Draft
Instead of going to the NBA, the former Cyclone is heading back to college.

If You See A Paw Print Sticker On Your Mailbox, Leave It There
It's a program designed to help keep our mail carriers safe from aggressive dogs.

Dubuque County Supervisors Approve One-Year Moratorium on Data Center
The move comes after the potential for a data center in the area faced staunch opposition from the public.

This X Account Is Renaming Everyday Objects And They’re Hilarious
This Twitter account took photos of objects and animals and gave them the "correct name." It's Hilarious.

Ian Anderson Jethro Tull Interview
"It was done in quite a human way," Ian Anderson tells UCR, describing how the group evolved during that decade.

Iowa Lands Eight Cities in America’s Safest Midsize City Rankings
Four Iowa communities ranked top 50 in SmartAsset’s 2026 list of America’s safest midsize cities, with Ames, Dubuque, West Des Moines, and Iowa City leading the way. Four more Iowa cities made the list of 300.

Down Announces 2026 North American Tour Dates
The Pantera and C.O.C. supergroup are expected to release their first album in nearly 20 years later this year.

10 Weird but Wonderful Illinois Roadside Attractions
Illinois is full of weird, but wonderful roadside attractions that are worth a stop.

John Cena Spent Hours Coaching Wrestlers in the Quad Cities
The former WWE star and ubiquitous personality spent time in Davenport, IA this week.

Big 4 of Arena Rock
These bands are loud, anthemic and can electrify the masses.

This Senior Dog in Dubuque is Searching for His Forever Home
Buster is our "Pet of the Week" from Dubuque Humane Regional Society.

Watch Black Crowes Cover AC/DC
It's the latest highlight of the band's current Southern Hospitality summer tour, which has also featured a number of special guests.

Illinois Dealership Tried to Pull a “Fine Print” Fast One on a Blind Man
A BLIND man from Chicago is suing a dealer for changing the price in the final documents, which he signed despite not being able to see them.


Stevie Nicks Studio Collaborations
In addition to her own decorated career, her talent can be heard on a number of other releases.

2 Illinois Drive-Ins Ranked Among America’s 5 Best
The zenith of the era of drive-in movies has unfortunately long since passed, but there are two drive-ins in Illinois that were just voted among the 5 best remaining in America.
