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Once again a new year in Illinois will bring a new increase to the minimum wage in the Land of Lincoln. What is the minimum wage going up to in 2024, and will it have an impact on small businesses in your community?

The restaurant is called CosMc's and its a "spin-off" restaurant of McDonald's...wait what? Where is it being built, and what are they serving there? Here is what we know so far...

The numbers are starting to trickle in for the first weekend of firearm season in the Land of Lincoln and there are many counties that have already harvested over 1,000 deer, but who is in the lead so far...?

If you are looking for a "Hidden Gem" to check out in the Land of Lincoln, you need to head to this small burger restaurant, according to the experts at Yelp. And from the looks of the menu, this place will win your tastebuds over quickly!

Pay extra attention to your dog over the holidays here in the Land of Lincoln, there are reports of a mysterious illness that is impacting dogs in Illinois and 9 other states across the country. Here are the details...

If you are feeling the need to skip out of the office early and grab a drink this holiday season, then you need to head to this bar in Illinois that has the Best "happy hour" in the state according to Yelp.

2023 is set to become the warmest year on record, and climate change experts say the impact of this warming trend on Illinois will be noticeable, and painful...Here is what they have to say...

The Fall 2023 safety grades have been released for all the hospitals in Illinois, and there were tons of A grades, but 8 hospitals in the Land of Lincoln received a dreaded D grade...which hospitals should you avoid in Illinois?

Missouri kids are invited to a five-day eSports camp that encourages competition in titles like Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Party Superstars. The camp culminates in a free tournament on Saturday, November 18th that can help aspiring gamers make a name for themselves in the local eSports scene.

Imagine arriving at the airport with your bags packed to Florida, while the family next to you is packed for a trip to Space...this scenario is closer to becoming a reality than you think. An airport along the Mississippi River in Illinois wants to add a "Space Port" as space tourism is set to explode!