Convenience stores have transformed beyond fuel pumps and candy racks. One Michigan chain's rise to the top shows how food ...

Fall color is coming to Northern Illinois. The Rockford area and neighboring counties are forecast to reach peak foliage ...

No telescope needed to see the Orionid meteor shower this week. Just find a dark spot, wait for your eyes to adjust, and look ...

Winter in northern Illinois brings unwanted houseguests. Brown stink bugs, Asian lady beetles, seed bugs, boxelder bugs, and millipedes all migrate indoors when the cold arrives, and they're trickier ...

A major Gatorade recall is affecting Illinois and surrounding states. Over 122,000 cases of 28-ounce bottles weren't properly ...

Most Illinoisans are tired of switching their clocks twice a year, but despite what voters want, the state keeps springing ...

Illinois insects have wildly different winter survival plans. Honeybees stay put in their hives and vibrate for warmth, but bumblebee queens must find shelter underground or in logs to make it through ...

Northern Illinois typically sees its first real snow in November, but don't be surprised if the region throws a curveball with early October flakes or a surprise October snowstorm.

October in Northern Illinois brings steady daylight loss, starting with nearly 12 hours of light and ending with just over 10 ...

From 11th Street to East State, these six Rockford areas are getting extra attention after a pedestrian safety review.

Rockford has hundreds of license plate reading cameras scattered across town, from Loves Park to Machesney Park. These small ...

After one of the wettest summers on record, Rockford and the region are watching to see what kind of fall colors emerge when ...