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Midweek fill-ups could hit your wallet harder than you think. It’s fascinating how the calendar affects gas prices across the region.

Before it was a household name, Pepsi had a very different identity rooted in health and digestion.

According to Expedia’s latest 2026 Air Hacks Report, the best day to grab a bargain and head to the airport is now Friday.

Hot air balloons, live music, and unforgettable Balloon Glow nights return as the Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival comes back to Conner Prairie in 2026.

Illinois’ proposed FY2027 budget sustains record MAP funding and operating increases that have led 44% of in-state public university students to pay no tuition out-of-pocket.

The country music world has mourned some heavy losses so far in 2026

Walgreens is eliminating 469 Illinois positions as part of an ongoing restructuring under private equity ownership, prompting concern from watchdog groups.

Green admits he was nervous to take on his first acting gig. Fortunately he had some help.

Surprise! Emmy Russell, an 'American Idol' alum and the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, is pregnant with her second child.

Packing for vacation feels great until you realize something in your suitcase is not allowed. Here is what to know about TSA checked luggage rules before your next flight.

Half a million Illinois residents see medical debt wiped out as the state invests $15M to eliminate $1.1B in unpaid healthcare bills.

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.

Albino, leucistic, and pied hummingbirds have been reported in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Here is what makes these rare white hummingbirds so unusual.

The idea is to move our clocks forward by just 30 minutes one last time and then never touch them again.

Illinois Senate Bill 3066 aims to limit service appointment windows to two hours. It may reduce frustrating wait times, but critics wonder if it’s the state’s most urgent issue.

A 'Yellowstone' spinoff titled 'Marshals' is coming to television in 2026.

Illinois families can save big in 2026 with free admission days at top attractions like the Art Institute, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and more. Here’s when to go.

You’re hiking through the woods and spot a tree with red paint. What does it really mean for your outdoor adventure?

Akins, party of seven!

I have Raynaud’s Syndrome and staying warm at work is a daily battle. With space heaters banned in my office, I finally found an under desk heater that actually keeps me warm whether I am sitting or standing.

Celebrate America’s 250th in Western Kentucky with All-4-One, Sugarhill Gang, The Band Perry, free live music, and epic 4th of July fireworks.

The New Madrid Seismic Zone has shaken the Midwest before, including powerful quakes in 1811 and 1812. While most earthquakes here are small, experts say the tri state still sits in an active seismic zone. Could it happen again?

Imagine a rock star finding inspiration in country music. Brent Smith from Shinedown just discovered Ella Langley, and his enthusiasm is contagious.

Planning outdoor adventures? These are the top 5 copperhead snake hotspots in Kentucky you should know about.

Sometimes it's just easier to do nothing. That's the simplest explanation I can think of for the bizarre laws that are still on the Kentucky books.

As of this week, Wawa now has six locations in Kentucky? The openings generate tons of excitement, so here's hoping more are on the way.

A new study shows that Owensboro might just be the best option for retirement, in terms of smaller, "under-the-radar" cities.