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Learning how much it costs per year to raise a child in the state of Illinois should prompt a couple of different reactions. One reaction would be shock by those who haven't started a family yet but want to, and the other reaction would be relief by those of us who've already raised out kids and are glad that we don't have to shell out that cash any longer.

Every year when a new calendar year starts, different "year end" lists start appearing to illustrate some of things we did and said in the previous year. Despite the dangers of doing so, many of us turn to Google for answers to our medical questions and concerns. Here are some of the stranger ones that people threw out there in 2024.

Many of you dog lovers won't find these results surprising. A new study reveals the Golden Retriever is Kentucky's most popular dog breed. It's also the most favored breed in the United States.

After a couple of fairly high-profile incidents involving coyotes here in Illinois lately, you might be wondering what's going on with Illinois' coyote population. Here's why Illinois' coyotes are out, about, and active at this time of year.

When it comes to wintering eagles, there's only one state in the entire country that has more of them than Illinois does: Alaska. Economically speaking, taking a day trip to any of these places in Illinois to watch wintering bald eagles is going to be a lot cheaper than heading north to Alaska.

We've all heard our region called "The Rust Belt," which is not the most pleasant description, but this region and several others around the nation are also called "The Salt Belt" due to the usage of road salt during wintertime conditions. So, how much salt do you think Illinois goes through each winter season?

Nestled deep within a forest in Rockford, Illinois lies an eerie abandoned swimming pool that has piqued the curiosity of residents and explorers for decades.

With Illinois high on the list of states most affected by package thieves (or, porch pirates), you'd think that there were boxes being swiped off of Illinois' front porches every single day...and you would be exactly right. However, those who would steal your holiday joy are really most active on two particular days of the week.

Everybody on Earth knows what city holds the title of being Illinois' largest, but I'm guessing not too many can name our state's smallest town. Now you'll be able to.

Considering the standings over the last few years, it seems pretty hard to believe that one of these teams, the Cubs, the White Sox, the Bulls, or the Blackhawks would land near the top of the list of the most expensive game tickets in sports. Shouldn't you at least be a contender for that?