1+ week, 4+ day ago   (177+ words) We're squeezing every last bit of fun out of Summer 2026, and there's a big free event planned in Rockford with plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Labor Day weekend will wrap up with the 4th Annual Hard Rock Jeep Rally…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1380+ words) If you're a fan of going to the movies, this has to hurt. You never want to see theaters closing up shop, especially when the box office has bounced back in such a big way in 2026. If there is any…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (200+ words) It might still be August, but that doesn't mean we're not allowed to start talking about Christmas in Illinois. Christkindlmarket just announced its 2026 dates, and all three locations from last year are returning. Opening on Friday, November 20, Christkindlmarket is free…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (211+ words) Remember when the thought of joining a reality singing competition meant driving to a major city and standing in line for hours? That was then, and this is now. If you think you've got what it takes to be the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (226+ words) Matchbox Twenty performed at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield a couple of days ago, and the band is going viral on social media over an onstage incident. It was during the performance of "Bent" that the group's frontman, Rob…...