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Get ready for a mesmerizing sky show in Iowa and Wisconsin as the Northern Lights could make a rare appearance tonight, September 10th.

Numerous states, including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, are grappling with a Salmonella outbreak tied to recently recalled eggs!

A newly discovered tick-borne disease is said to "turn off" a person's brain! Could we see it in the Tri-States?

As you probably know, Rockford has a few nicknames. You've probably already heard of The Forest City, Screw City, The Fastener Capital Of The World, Reaper City, Illinois' 2nd City, and maybe even Furniture City, but did you know that many other Illinois cities and towns have nicknames, too? Let's take a look at some.

There's no shortage of small towns scattered throughout the state of Illinois. Some are vibrant, some are rundown, but of all the small towns in the Land of Lincoln, one particular place gets the title of Illinois' most charming small town.

Iowa has more than just corn fields.

We've all seen it happening, and maybe you're someone who does it, too. I think that most of us agree that driving with a dog in your lap is not exactly the safest way to travel, but is it something that can get you pulled over and ticketed here in Illinois? The answer is trickier than you might have thought.

One of the biggest joys we get living in this part of the country is knowing that we'll get a spectacular show of colored leaves (most years) before we spend several months with snow shovels and scrapers in our frigid hands. The question always is "when is the absolute best time to get out and enjoy it?" Here's what the leaf experts think.

It doesn't really matter what time of year it is, Illinois drinkers have really developed an affinity for a certain type of alcoholic beverage, and they're ordering it more than anything else. Any guesses?

Tom Drake chats with Ian Hill of Judas Priest! Make sure to see them live in Cedar Rapids on September 21st and catch the remastered debut album 'Rocka Rolla'!